Exploring Homonyms and Homophones in English

What is the primary characteristic of homonyms?

• They have the same spelling but different pronunciations.

• They have the same spelling and the same pronunciation but different meanings.

• They have different spellings and different meanings.

• They have different spellings but the same meanings.

In the sentence 'Scale the fish', what does the word 'scale' mean?

• A type of fish

• To climb up

• To cut off the skin and fins

• A device used to measure weight

Which of the following is an example of a homonym?

• Counsel and council

• Fly (an insect) and fly (to ascend into the air)

• Scent and cent

• Son and sun

What is the definition of homophones?

• Words that have different spellings and different meanings.

• Words that have the same spelling but different pronunciations.

• Words that are pronounced the same but have different spellings and different meanings.

• Words that have the same spelling and the same pronunciation but different meanings.

Which pair of words is an example of homophones?

• Suit and suite

• Close and close

• Son and sun

• Dove and dove

What does the word 'counsel' mean when spelled as 'council'?

• To give advice

• An assembly of people

• A raised platform

• To change or modify

What is the meaning of 'dessert' when spelled as 'desert'?

• A type of plant

• To abandon

• A sweet food

• A large area of sand

What is the difference between homonyms and homophones?

• Homonyms have different spellings and different meanings, while homophones have the same spelling and pronunciation.

• Homonyms have different spellings, while homophones have the same spelling.

• Homonyms have the same spelling and pronunciation but different meanings, while homophones have the same pronunciation but different spellings and meanings.

• Homonyms have the same spelling but different pronunciations, while homophones have different spellings and different meanings.

Which of the following is NOT a homonym?

• Close (to be near) and close (to shut)

• Fly (an insect) and fly (to ascend into the air)

• Suit (clothing) and suit (to satisfy)

• Scent (a smell) and cent (one penny)

What is the term for words that look alike but have different meanings?

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

• Homophones

• Homonyms