What's the difference between "tear" and "tear"? #learnenglish

The video tutorial explains the concept of homographs, which are words that are spelled the same but have different pronunciations and meanings. An example given is the word 'tear', which can mean to rip or can refer to a drop of liquid from the eye. The tutorial highlights the importance of understanding these differences in language.

What is a homograph?

• Words that rhyme with each other

• Words that have the same meaning but are spelled differently

• Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings

• Words that sound the same but have different meanings

How are homographs pronounced?

• They have no pronunciation

• They rhyme with each other

• They are pronounced differently

• They are pronounced the same

What is unique about the spelling of homographs?

• They are spelled the same

• They have no spelling

• They are spelled backwards

• They are spelled differently

Which of the following is an example of a homograph?

• See and Sea

• Write and Right

• Tear and Tear

• Read and Red

Which pair of words is NOT a homograph?

• Wind and Wind

• Sun and Son

• Bow and Bow

• Lead and Lead