Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of Cebu Province

SELF-LEARNING HOME TASK (SLHT)

Subject: English Grade: Three Quarter: Third Week: 2

MELC: Q3 – Homographs (e.g. read-read)

Competency Code: EN3V-IIIg-h-13.7

Objectives:
Knowledge: identify the meaning of the given homographs;
Skill: read and understand homographs, and
Attitude: show love and enthusiasm in building vocabulary.

Name _______________________ Section ________ Date ________

School: _____________________ District: ________________

A. Readings/Discussions

Homographs are words with the same spelling but have more
than one meaning. They may be pronounced the same or they may
be pronounced differently. In order to work out which pronunciation
and which meaning is appropriate, you need to be aware of the
context. Here are a few examples of homographs and their
meanings:

WORDS MEANINGS
- a deep voice or tone
1.) Bass
- a kind of fish
- to rip
2.) Tear
- a drop of water from the eye
- 60th of a minute
3.) Second
- after the first

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 - happy or satisfied
4.) Content
- all that is contained inside something
- to bend at the waist
5.) Bow
- a pair of tied loops

More examples of homographs:

Bat

E.g. I am afraid of a bat.

B. Exercises
Exercise 1
Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct meaning of the following
homographs.
1.
a. a direction
b. past tense of leave

2. Bat a . s p o rt s e q ui p m en t u se d i n
b a s eb a l l
b. a winged animal

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3.

a. any of the symbols of an alphabet

b. a written or printed message

4.

a. a jewelry worn in the finger

b. sound on a bell
5.
a. fasten (something) to or around
someone or something
b. a strip of material worn around the
collar

Exercise 2
Directions: Read each sentence and encircle the letter of the
correct meaning of the underlined homograph.

1. I want to watch cartoons on TV.

a. look or see b. a timepiece worn on the wrist
2. Let’s fly a kite.
a. move through the air b. an insect
3. I went fishing and caught a bass.
a. a deep voice or tone b. a kind of fish
4. Janice and Shaika are close friends.
a. opposite of open b. an intimate connection
5. It is so hot in the desert.
a. a dry area of land b. to lead

C. Assessment/Application/Outputs

Directions: All of these words are homographs that have two

different meanings. Write a sample sentence for each meaning. An
example is given below.

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Example:
Lead -
a. (meaning) - to go first with followers behind
(Example) I will lead you to the Calvary.
b. (meaning) - a type of metal
(Example) A lead is highly malleable metal.

1. Watch -
a. (meaning) - look or see
(Example) ____________________________________________________.
b. (meaning) - a timepiece worn on the wrist
(Example) ____________________________________________________.

2. Present -
a. (meaning) - a thing given to someone as a gift
(Example) ____________________________________________________.
b. (meaning) - the opposite of absent
(Example) ____________________________________________________.

3. Bar -
a. (meaning) - a counter across which alcoholic drinks are served
(Example) ____________________________________________________.
b. (meaning) - an amount of food
(Example) ____________________________________________________.

4. Sign -
a. (meaning) - write one's name on (a letter, card, etc.) to identify
oneself
(Example) ____________________________________________________.
b. (meaning) - a public notice written on a piece of board giving
information
(Example) ____________________________________________________.

5. Tear -
a. (meaning) - come apart, rip, or damage
(Example) ____________________________________________________.
b. (meaning) - a drop of liquid from a person's eye when they cry
(Example) ____________________________________________________.

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D. Suggested Enrichment/Reinforcement Activity/ies
Directions: Write at least ten homographs and give their meanings.
An example is given below.

Example:
Wind -
 to turn
 moving air
1. ____________ -
 ___________________________
 ___________________________
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
References:

https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-homographs.html
https://www.dailywritingtips.com/homograph-examples/
https://7esl.com/homographs/

Prepared by: Edited by:

AMADA A. BALADJAY BREEZY BELLA L. OGARIO

Master Teacher II, Sogod Central School Argao 1 District
Sogod District

Reviewed by:

MA. CHONA B. REDOBLE, Ed.D.

EPS in English

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 GUIDE

For the Teacher: You may give other exercises/activities other than the
ones provided for in this SLHT.

For the Learner: Please read and understand carefully the

readings/discussions and follow the directions correctly in
accomplishing exercises/tasks.

For the Parent/Home Tutor: Kindly guide learner in accomplishing this

home task. Should you need assistance, you may contact the subject
teacher to address questions or give clarifications.

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Subject: English Grade Level: Three Quarter: 3 Week: 2

ANSWER KEY

B. Exercises

Exercise 1

1. A.
2. B.
3. A.
4. A.
5. B.

Exercise 2

1. A.
2. A.
3. B.
4. B.
5. A.

C. Assessment/Application/Outputs

Answers may vary.

D. Suggested Enrichment/Reinforcement Activity/ies

Answers may vary.