Mastering Confusing Words: Homophones, Homographs, and Homonyms

What does 'homophone' mean in Greek?

• Different sound

• Same meaning

• Same spelling

• Same sound

Which of the following is a correct example of a homophone?

• Buy, By

• Wind, Wind

• Bat, Bat

• Live, Life

What distinguishes homographs from homophones?

• All of the above

• Different meanings

• Same spelling

• Different sounds

Which word is pronounced differently based on its meaning?

• Bear

• Knot

• Buy

• Bow

What does the homograph 'minute' mean when pronounced as /ˈminit/?

• Extremely small

• None of the above

• 60 seconds

• A type of measurement

Which of the following words is a homonym?

• Bow

• Ring

• Wind

• Buy

In what context does 'bat' refer to an animal?

• In nature

• In sports

• In music

• In construction

What is the meaning of 'bear' as a verb?

• An animal

• To carry

• To tie

• To bend

Which example shows the use of 'ring' as a noun?

• Bells ring

• Wearing a ring

• To ring someone

• None of the above

What characteristic do homonyms share?

• Different spelling and pronunciation

• Same spelling and different meanings

• Different spellings and same sound

• Same spelling, pronunciation, and different meanings