Homographs

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What is a homograph?

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A homograph is a word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different pronunciation.

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Give an example of a homograph and its meanings.

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The word 'lead' can mean to guide (pronounced 'leed') or a type of metal (pronounced 'led').

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What does the word 'bass' mean when referring to a fish?

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In this context, 'bass' refers to a type of fish.

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What does the word 'bass' mean when referring to music?

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In this context, 'bass' refers to a low-frequency sound or a type of musical instrument.

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What does the word 'watch' mean when referring to a device?

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In this context, 'watch' refers to a device that tells the time.

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What does the word 'watch' mean when referring to an action?

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In this context, 'watch' means to look at something with your eyes.

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What does the word 'bat' mean in baseball?

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In this context, 'bat' refers to a piece of equipment used to hit the ball.

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What does the word 'bat' mean when referring to an animal?

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In this context, 'bat' refers to a flying mammal.

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Why is understanding homographs important?

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Understanding homographs helps in comprehending the meaning of sentences correctly based on context.

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How can context help in understanding homographs?

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Context provides clues about which meaning of a homograph is being used in a sentence.