Mastering Homophones and Homonyms

What is a homophone? Provide an example.

• A homophone is a word that has the same meaning as another word. Example: 'big' and 'large'.

• A homophone is a word that sounds different from another word. Example: 'cat' and 'dog'.

• A homophone is a word that is spelled the same as another word. Example: 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a metal).

• A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning. Example: 'flour' and 'flower'.

Identify the homophones in the following sentence: 'I can see the sea.'

• the, thee

• see, sea

• can, can't

• sea, see

choose the correct meaning of "bear"

• A large, wild animal:
  They saw a black bear.

• To find something that is suitable

• Being able to accept and deal with something:
  You will have to bear the pain.

• She bears a striking resemblance to her mother.

A verb that means to willingly receive, allow, or approve of something or someone.

• The company really wanted her to accept their job offer

• except

• accept

• He didn't like any of his colleagues except Mario.

Use 'bark' in a sentence as a Homophone/Homograph

• The dog's loud bark woke us up.- the sound a dog makes

• The sergeant barked out a succession of orders to the new recruits.- to shout at someone in a forceful way

• The bark of eucalyptus produce oil.- the woody outer layer of a tree trunk.

• I heard the bark of the tree in the wind.

What are the meanings of 'bat' as a homonym?

• A style of painting

• A unit of measurement

• A flying mammal

• A piece of sports equipment used in baseball or cricket

Identify the correct use of "affect & effect"

• • "The earthquake affected many people". 

• • "One effect of the earthquake was that many people lost their homes". 

• • "The drought effected plant growth". 

• • "Computers have had a huge affect on our lives". 

Identify the correct use of council.

• The council hereby denies your request for additional funding.

• He assisted me with good council and encouragement.

• A group of people who are appointed to make decisions or provide advice.

• A verb that means to advise, or a noun that means advice or instruction.

Identify the correct use of "lead"

• The name of a metallic element that is harmful to humans:

  • "I had to wear a lead vest during my medical imaging appointment".

• Pronounced differently than the metal lead, and means "to guide" or "to be in charge":

  • "She will lead the team to victory".

• "The lead singer forgot the lyrics during the performance."

• • "That coach lead his team to its second championship". 

What is the difference in meaning between 'tear' (to rip) and 'tear' (a drop of liquid)?

• 'Tear' (to rip) is a noun, while 'tear' (a drop of liquid) is a verb.

• Both 'tear' meanings refer to the same action of ripping something.

• 'Tear' (to rip) refers to a feeling of sadness, while 'tear' (a drop of liquid) refers to a physical object.

• The difference is that 'tear' (to rip) is an action, while 'tear' (a drop of liquid) is a noun describing a droplet from the eye.