Homonyms

Identify the homonyn in the sentence:

Use the match to light the candle, please.

• to pair like items

• a stick for making a flame

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.

I wish the dog wouldn't bark at night.

• sound made by a dog

• outer covering of a tree

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.

Cindy screamed when she saw the bug.

• an insect

• annoy or bother

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.

She liked to use a wooden bat during practice every day.

• an animal that flies at night

• an item used to hit a ball

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.

Where should I turn right?

• correct

• direction opposite of left

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.

The squirrel climbed up the bark.

• outer covering of a tree

• sound made by a dog

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CCSS.L.5.5C

I wish my little brother wouldn't bug me.

• an insect

• annoy or bother

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.

The campers made a fire to cook their hot dogs

• Burning to produce heat, light and flames

• To tell someone they've lost a job

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The patient sat in the waiting room at the doctor's office.

• a sick person

• able to wait calmly

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The bat was hanging from the ceiling of the cave.

• an item used to hit a ball

• an animal that flies at night

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CCSS.L.5.5C