Homographs

Which of the following sentences uses a homograph correctly?

• I will read the book later.

• The wind was too strong to read.

• She will lead the meeting yesterday.

• The dove dove into the water.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What is a homograph?

• Words that sound the same but have different meanings.

• Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.

• Words that have the same meaning but are spelled differently.

• Words that rhyme with each other.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Identify the homograph in the following sentence: 'The bass was too heavy to carry.'

• bass

• was

• too

• carry

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which pair of words are homographs?

• Lead (to guide) and lead (a metal)

• Read (present) and read (past)

• Bow (to bend) and bow (a weapon)

• All of the above

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the correct sentence that illustrates the use of a homograph.

• The tear in her dress was noticeable.

• He will tear the paper tomorrow.

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

In the sentence 'The wind blew through the trees,' what is the homograph for 'wind'?

• Wind (to twist)

• Wind (a breeze)

• Wind (a path)

• Wind (a sound)

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which sentence contains a homograph?

• The dove dove into the pool.

• She will close the door.

• He likes to play the guitar.

• They are going to the park.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the homograph in the sentence: 'She shed a tear when she saw the tear in the painting'?

• shed

• tear

• saw

• painting

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following is NOT a homograph?

• Lead (to guide)

• Lead (a metal)

• Read (to look at words)

• Red (a color)

Identify the homograph in the sentence: 'The bow of the ship was painted blue.'

• bow

• ship

• painted

• blue

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CCSS.L.5.5C