Homophone and Homograph

Homophone and Homograph

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English

4th - 5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a homophone?

Back

A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling. Example: 'to', 'two', and 'too'.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a homograph?

Back

A homograph is a word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and may have a different pronunciation. Example: 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a type of metal).

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'blew' mean in the sentence: 'The wind blew onto John’s face'?

Back

In this context, 'blew' means 'to send out air; air flowing'.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'blue' mean in the sentence: 'John took a blue pail from the toilet'?

Back

In this context, 'blue' refers to 'a colour'.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'palm' mean in the sentence: 'a row of palm trees swaying to the wind'?

Back

In this context, 'palm' refers to 'a type of tree'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'wonder' mean in the sentence: 'He began to wonder how he ended at the beach'?

Back

In this context, 'wonder' means 'to think about something'.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'palm' mean in the sentence: 'he felt his palm sweating'?

Back

In this context, 'palm' refers to 'the inner surface of the hand'.

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