Homophones
What is a homophones?
A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning.
What is a homograph?
a word that has the same spelling but different meanings
What is a synonym?
A synonym is a word that has the same meaning as another word.
What is an antonym?
a word that has the opposite meaning to another word.
What is a context clue?
is a hint that helps readers determine the meaning of a word
True or False- A homophone can be a homograph.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and spelling. A homograph is a word that has the same spelling as another word but has a different meaning.
What is a synonym for "clever"?
Smart, Genious
Those strawberries are really sweet, the ones she ate last time were _____. (antonym for sweet)
sour
Name 5 types of context clues
homophones, homographs, synonyms, antonyms, inferences, definitions
Kevin has way to/too/two many hot wheels. He does not have any more room to store them.
too
Give me 2 meanings for the word can.
Allowing someone to do something
a sealed container of food.
Which word does not belong?
A.Distribute
B.Share
C.Hoard
C.Hoard
What is the antonym of "expand"?
shrink
Alex had a frown on his face and was dragging his feet as he walked, so you can infer that he is having a (superior/sorrowful) day.
sorrowful
What is the difference between they're, there, and their?
they're is they are there refers to a place and their is a possessive pronoun
Which of the following pairs are homographs?
a. Bear (animal) and bear (to endure)
b. Flour (powder) and flower (blossom)
c. Right (correct) and right (opposite of left)
d. Sun (star) and fun (enjoyment)
a. Bear (animal) and bear (to endure)
Reluctant
A.Willing
B.Confident
C.Unwilling
D.Ready
C.Unwilling
Are the words synonyms or antonyms?
center
middle
synonyms
Plants get energy through photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the process through which plants convert sunlight into energy. What type of context clue does the writer use?
definition
The ___ trees look lost without ____ leaves.
answer choices:
a.bear/their
b.bear/there
c.bare/their
d.bare/there
c.bare/their
Make a statement using 2 homographs.
Answer varys
Give me synonym for expedition, and use it in a sentence.
Journey
What is the antonym of collect?
a.distribute
b.rewind
c.delete
d.connect
a.distribute
Jake is Cassie's older brother. One day they are walking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees. Jake is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Cassie. He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. She gratefully accepts. Jake is now colder, but he is happier.
What character trait does Jake demonstrate?
a.selfish
b.sociable
c.considerate
c.considerate