Exploring Homonyms

The video tutorial focuses on homonyms, words that sound the same but have different meanings. It explores the words 'right', 'rose', and 'box', providing examples and explanations for each. The teacher encourages students to think about the context to understand the different meanings of these words. The lesson emphasizes the complexity and richness of the English language.

What are homonyms?

• Words that are opposites

• Words that have the same meaning

• Words that sound the same but have different meanings

• Words that are spelled the same but sound different

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence 'Mike waves with his right hand', what does 'right' mean?

• Entitlement

• Direction

• Correct

• Privilege

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence 'I will have the right to vote when I turn 18', what does 'right' mean?

• Entitlement

• Privilege

• Correct

• Direction

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence 'Turn right onto Main Street and you'll see me', what does 'right' mean?

• Entitlement

• Privilege

• Direction

• Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence 'Tim brought his girlfriend a red rose', what does 'rose' mean?

• A flower

• To stand up

• A color

• A privilege

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence 'Jack rose from his chair and walked to the cafeteria', what does 'rose' mean?

• A flower

• To stand up

• A color

• A privilege

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence 'Beth's dress is a deep rose color', what does 'rose' mean?

• A color

• To stand up

• A flower

• A privilege

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence 'The mailman left a box on our doorstep', what does 'box' mean?

• A container

• To fight

• To pack

• A privilege

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence 'Matilda can box better than Big Jake', what does 'box' mean?

• A privilege

• To fight

• To pack

• A container

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence 'Tom must box his stuff for the move', what does 'box' mean?

• A container

• To fight

• To pack

• A privilege

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CCSS.L.5.5C