Unit 5 Week 2: Homographs

Which word is a homograph for the word defined below?

a portion of time. ; a value of money

• dollar

• quarter

• hour

• silver

Which word means "something amazing" and also describes a temperature?

• humid

• desert

• cool

• fantastic

"The villagers had to desert their houses before the raid from their enemies came."

Which definition fits desert as it is used in the sentence?

• to mix together

• to fight a group of people

• a sweet treat to eat

• to leave in a hurry

Which definitions show possible meanings for the homograph float?

• to sink ; to sit beside something in the water

• to build something ; to fly in the air

• to rest on top of the water ; the structure in a parade

• to go first ; to move along

" Does anyone have any more lead? Tim can't write his paper without it." asked the teacher.

Which definition fits lead as it is used in the sentence above?

• to be first in line

• the ink used in a pen

• the mineral used in a pencil

• to be last

Which word is a homograph for the word defined below?

a create a pair ; to use to light something

• twin

• match

• fire

• together

What word means "to say something to show you are correct" and is also the word meaning the sharp end of a tool

• point

• knife

• answer

• correct

What word means "to make a surface smooth" and also means the paint used on nails?

• shiny

• clear

• silver

• polish

The delicious punch was served at the party and everyone wanted the recipe.

Which definition fits punch as it is used in the sentence above?

• to hit

• to strike something with your fist

• a drink mixed with different flavors

• water

Which word is a homograph for the word defined below?

the person in charge ; a measuring device

• king

• president

• scale

• ruler