These Strange English Words are IMPOSSIBLE! – Heteronyms Part 3

The video tutorial explores various homophones and vocabulary words, focusing on their different meanings and pronunciations. It covers words like 'address', 'alternate', 'bass', 'base', 'bow', 'close', 'console', 'contract', 'desert', 'dessert', and 'digest', providing examples and context for each. The tutorial aims to enhance understanding of these words through practical examples and idiomatic expressions.

Which of the following is a correct use of the word 'address' as a verb?

• He gave an address at the wedding.

• The address of the building is unknown.

• We need to address the issue of climate change.

• I need to address the envelope.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'bass' when referring to a musical instrument?

• Bess

• Bays

• Bass

• Base

What does the idiom 'way off base' mean?

• To be in a safe place

• To be on the right track

• To be mistaken or incorrect

• To be very close to the truth

What does the word 'bow' mean when referring to a performance?

• A type of knot

• To bend over in respect

• A musical instrument

• A type of weapon

In what context is 'console' used to mean offering comfort?

• A car storage area

• A gaming device

• Providing emotional support

• A TV cabinet

What does the word 'contract' mean when referring to a disease?

• To expand in size

• To decrease in number

• To sign an agreement

• To catch or develop

Which word is a homophone of 'dessert'?

• Desert

• Deserted

• Desire

• Deserve