Homophones and Homonyms

English Language

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Explain the difference between 'bare' and 'bear'.

Explain the difference between 'to', 'too', and 'two'.

Explain why 'bat' is considered a homonym.

Explain why 'row' is a homonym.

What is a homograph?

Choose the correct homonym in the context: 'He will _______ the ball.' (1) bat (2) cat

Which of the following sentences uses a homonym? (1) The bank is closed. (2) He sat on the bank of the river. (3) Both 1 and 2

Which word is a homonym in the sentence: 'He can lead if he has the lead.'?

Choose the correct homonym in the context: 'He will _______ the ball.' (1) bat (2) cat

Choose the correct homophone: She will _______ the answer. (1) no (2) know

Choose the correct homophone: The _______ is a type of flower. (1) rose (2) rows

Choose the correct homophone: The _______ is always greener on the other side. (1) grass (2) grate

Fill in the blank with the correct homophone: The knight rode his horse at _______.

Fill in the blank: She wore a beautiful _______ on her finger.

Fill in the blank: The _______ barked all night.

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a bird that cannot fly.

True or False: 'Bark' (the sound a dog makes) and 'bark' (the outer layer of a tree) are homonyms.

True or False: Homonyms are words that have the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings.

True or False: Homophones always have the same spelling.

True or False: 'Peace' and 'piece' are homophones.