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    Homonyms| Homophones| Homograph

    What are Homonyms?


    The word “homonym” comes from the prefix “homo”, meaning “the same”, and the suffix “-
    nym,” which means “the name”. Hence, Homonyms are words that sound alike and have
    different meanings. They sound the same or are spelled the same, but their meanings differ.
    Homonym Examples:
    1. Address – location/ to speak to
    2. Bark – the sound of dogs/ tree’s outer layer
    3. Band – a ring/ a musical group
    What are Homophones?
    Homophones sound the same but have different meanings and have different spellings too. An
    etymological breakdown of the word can help you remember what it means: Homos is the
    Greek word for “same,” and phone means “sound.”
    Homophones Examples:
    1. Altar/ Alter: Altar: an elevated place or structure for religious rites. Alter: to change or
    modify
    2. Berth/ Birth: Berth: a built-in bed on a train or boat; a space for a boat to dock.
    Birth: being born; a beginning.
    3. Cast/ Caste: Cast: a group of actors or individuals. Caste: a social class; a rigid system of
    social distinctions.
    4. Days/ Daze: Days: During the daytime on every day or most days. Daze: To stun, as
    with a heavy blow or shock; stupefy.
    5. Earn/ Urn: Earn: acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions. Urn: a large vase that
    usually has a pedestal or feet.
    What are Homographs?
    Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and sometimes
    pronunciation.
    Homographs Examples:
    1. Entrance – the way in/ to delight
    2. Bow – to incline/ type of knot
    3. Bat – an animal/sports equipment
    Homonym Exercise:
    1. (a) I hope you are not lying to me. (a) telling a lie
    (b)My books are lying on the table. (b) being in a horizontal position
    2. (a) The kids are going to watch TV tonight. (a) look at
    (b) What time is it? I have to set my watch. (b) small clock worn on the wrist
    3. (a) Which page is the homework on? (a) one sheet of paper
    (b) Please page the doctor if you need help. (b) to call someone on an electronic pager
    4. (a) Let’s play soccer after school. (a) participate in a sport
    (b) The author wrote a new play. (b) theater piece
    5. (a) Ouch! The mosquito bit me! (a) past tense of bite
    (b) I’ll have a little bit of sugar in my tea. (b) a tiny amount
    6. (a) My rabbits are in a pen outside. (a) an enclosed area
    (b) Please sign this form with a black pen. (b) a writing instrument which uses ink
    Homograph Exercise:
    1. (a) The wind is blowing hard. (a) moving air (rhymes with pinned)
    (b) I have to wind my clock. (b) turn the stem (rhymes with find)
    2. (a) The singer made a low bow to the audience. (a) bend at the waist (rhymes with
    how)
    (b) Maria placed a red bow on the birthday gift. (b) decorative ribbon (rhymes with so)
    3. (a) All the students are present today. (a) here (rhymes with pleasant)
    (b) The boss will present the award at 10:00. (b) give (rhymes with resent)
    4. (a) Please close the door. (a) shut (rhymes with toes)
    (b) The boy sat close to his uncle. (b) near (rhymes with dose)
    5. (a) The rope was wound around his ankles. (a) tied around (rhymes with pound)
    (b) The soldier received a wound in the battle. (b) an injury (rhymes with moon)
    6. (a) I don’t know if I will live or die. (a) to have life (rhymes with give)
    (b) Last night I saw the band play live in concert. (b) in real-time performance (rhymes
    with hive)
    Homophone Exercise:
    1. Please try not to (waste, waist) paper.
    2. Can I go to the party (to, too, two)?
    3. This is my favorite (pare, pair, pear) of jeans.
    4. I (sent, scent, cent) a letter to my aunt in Vietnam.
    5. The children got (bored, board) during the lecture.
    6. Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez like to work in (there, they’re, their) garden.

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