Homonyms

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that is spelled and pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning.

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Give an example of a homonym and its meanings.

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The word 'bark' can mean the sound made by a dog or the outer covering of a tree.

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What does 'palm' refer to in the context of the hand?

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The area between the fingers and wrist.

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What does 'palm' refer to in the context of trees?

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A type of tropical tree.

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What does 'right' mean when answering a question?

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Correct.

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What does 'patient' mean in the context of waiting?

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Able to wait calmly.

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What is the difference between 'bark' as a sound and 'bark' as tree covering?

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One is a sound made by a dog, and the other is the outer covering of a tree.

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How can context help determine the meaning of a homonym?

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Context provides clues about which meaning of the homonym is being used.

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What is an example of a sentence using 'bark' as a sound?

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The dog began to bark loudly at the mailman.

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What is an example of a sentence using 'bark' as tree covering?

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The tree's bark was rough and covered in moss.