Types of Homonyms
What are the 2 parts of a homonym?
Homophones and homographs
What is the definition of a homophone
a homophone sounds alike but has different meanings but different spelling
what is the definition of a homograph?
A homograph is spelt the same but has different meanings.
Who has ________the trophy?
A: one
B: won
B: Who has won the trophy?
What is the definition of a homonym?
words that sound alike but have different meanings.
They tried to ____ the painting.
A. steel
B. steal
B. Steal
What is the meaning of sign in this sentence?
Miss Rosa and Marcy ask their neighbors to sign the petition.
A. write your name on something
B. communicate by using sign language
C. Something put on a building to advertise something
A. write your name on something
Is this a homophone or homograph?
Thrown and throne
homophone
What is the difference between a homophone and a homograph?
A homophone sounds alike but has different meanings but different spelling and A homograph is spelt the same but has different meanings.
The ship set ______ from the port in Valletta, Malta.
A. sail
B. sale
A. Sail
What is the meaning of the word call in this sentence?
What are you going to call your new kitten?
A. ask or order to come
B. name
C. To communicate through phone
B. name
Is this a homophone or a homograph?
bank, bank
Homograph
TRIVIA BONUS QUESTION
On the back of a dollar bill, what is in the center?
the word "ONE"
He had to ____ the button on.
A. sow
B. sew
C. Either could be used here.
B. Sew
What is the meaning of the word wave in this sentence?
I saw a wave of ducks flying south.
A.to move back and forth
B. water swell caused by wind or gravity
C. large group of people or animals
C. large group of people or animals
Is this a homograph or homophone?
Right, Right, and Write
Its both. Right and Right is a homograph and right and write is a homophone.