Homonyms Vs. Homographs Vs. Homophones

Words that sound the same and have the same spelling but different meaning are

• Homographs

• Homonyms

• Homophones

Why did you refuse to throw out the refuse.

The underlined words are examples of

• Homonymns

• Homographs

• Homophones

I came second in the race by one second.

The underlined words are examples of

• Homographs

• Homonymns

• Homophones

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He scraped his elbow on the rough bark.

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We had to board at exactly 9:00 a.m. if we wanted to make it to Tobago on time.

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She crossed out the wrong answer.

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The movie was a total bore. I did not enjoy it.

• not interesting

• to make a hole

I did not know how to tie the knot.

The underlined words are examples of

• Homophones

• Homonyms

• Homographs

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The farmer added a final post to the fence.

• A wooden pole
• A listing of information

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Can you handle watching the baby?

• To touch with your hands
• To manage or control