Homophones and Homographs

Homophones and Homographs1

300

"Quack quack" and "Heads up!"

DUCK

400

The steel on the outside of the car might be somewhat cool. Which definition fits the word "steel" as it is used in the sentence above? A. take something that is not yours B. a hard, strong metal C. a stolen base D. to move quietly

A hard, strong metal

500

Think of the song of a bird, the babble of a creek, or a piece of beautiful music. Which definition fits the word creek as it is used in the sentence above? A. a loud squeaky noise B. a soft noise C. a large river D. a small stream

A small stream

Homophones and Homographs2

300

"lives in a cave" and "swat" and "3 strikes you're out"

BAT

400

Particles within a piece of ice barely move at all. Which definition fits the word "piece" as it is used in the sentence above? A. no war B. a small part C. work of art D. calm and quiet

A small part

500

When the brakes on a car screech, we shiver. Which definition fits the word brakes as it is used in the sentence above? A. gaps or openings B. times off from work C. separates into pieces D. things that slow or stop something

Things that slow or stop something

Homophones and Homographs3

300

"buzzzzz" and "airplane"

FLY

400

Without food, you might feel weak. Which definition fits the word "weak" as it is used in the sentence above? A. not strong B. lacking flavor C. having force D. a period of seven days

Not strong

500

A sound wave is caused when matter moves back and forth very quickly. Which definition fits the word "forth" as it is used in the sentence above? A. forward B. into view C. backward D. after the third

Forward

Homophones and Homographs4

300

"really really annoying" and "a beetle or ant"

BUG

400

I need ___ go to the store. to, two, too?

To

500

The pitch of your hum becomes higher. Which definition fits the word higher as it is used in the sentence above? A. not low in pitch B. not low in the air C. above somebody D. to give somebody work

Not low in pitch

Homophones and Homographs5

300

"BAAHHH" and "smash into"

RAM

400

The tortoise beat the _______ in a race. hair or hare?

Hare

500

The sun’s rays enter the car through the windows. Which definition fits the word "rays" as it is used in the sentence above? A. to lift up B. to build C. a line of light D. an increase in pay

A line of light