Homonyms

The children sat on the floor in a ring.

• the shape of a circle

• a circular band worn as jewelry on a finger

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym. She held a handful of popcorn in her palm.

• a type of tropical tree

• the area between the fingers and wrist

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.

We found a big rock near the river.

• a stone

• a type of music

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.

Did I answer the question right?

• direction opposite of left

• correct

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.

In Kindergarten, we learned a new letter each week.

• a written communication sent in an envelope

• a symbol of the alphabet

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.

I was very patient waiting my turn in line.

• a sick person

• able to wait calmly

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.

The boss had to fire the new employee.

• burning to produce light, heat , and flames

• to tell someone they've lost a job

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.

I wrote a letter to my friend who moved away.

• a written communication sent in an envelope

• a symbol from the alphabet

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.

He bought his wife a diamond ring.

• the shape of a circle

• a circular band worn as jewelry on a finger

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.

The huge palm provided shade on the beach.

• a type of tropical tree

• the area between the fingers and wrist