Understanding Homonyms for Grade 4

What is a homonym?

• A homonym is a type of synonym that has multiple meanings.

• A homonym is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning.

• A homonym is a word that is spelled the same as another word but pronounced differently.

• A homonym is a word that has the same meaning as another word.

Choose the correct homonym: The wind is strong, and I will wind the clock.

• wind

• windy

• wound

• wined

Which word is a homonym for 'bark'?

• bark

• dark

• lark

• park

Fill in the blank: The _____ of the tree is rough. (bark)

• branch

• bark

• leaf

• trunk

Choose the correct homonym: I can see the sea from here.

• see

• sea

• see

• saw

What is the homonym for 'right'?

• bite

• write

• site

• rite

Fill in the blank: She has a _____ to speak. (write)

• permission

• ability

• right

• chance

Which word is a homonym for 'bowl'?

• bowling

• bowlful

• bole

• bowlers

Choose the correct homonym: The _____ is on the table. (bowl)

• bowl (the dish)

• bowl (to play a game)

• bowl

• bowl (to mix ingredients)

What is a homonym for 'fair'?

• fare

• fairness

• fairy

• farewell