What are homonyms?

Exploring Homonyms in English Grammar

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English
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6th - 10th Grade
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Hard

Emma Peterson
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Words that sound the same but have different meanings
Words that have the same meaning but are spelled differently
Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings
Words that sound and spell the same but have different meanings
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a homonym?
Cat and Dog
Run and Walk
Bat and Bat
Big and Small
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example given, what are the two meanings of the word 'bat'?
A type of bird and a cricket bat
A mammal and a baseball bat
A mammal and a cricket bat
A type of bird and a baseball bat
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following words is NOT a homonym?
Banned
Trunk
Bat
Run
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word 'trunk' in the context of homonyms?
All of the above
A large box or chest
The main stem of a tree
The long nose of an elephant
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