Homonyms

Homophones
Homographs
 HOMONYMS

Homonyms ( or multiple
words ) – are words that
share the same spelling
and the same
pronunciation but have
different meanings.
 HOMOPHONES
Homophones ( or sound-
alike words ) – are words
that are pronounced
identically although they
have different meanings
and often have different
spellings as well.
 HOMOGRAPHS

Homographs - are words

that are spelled the same,
but have different meanings
and are often pronounced
differently as well.
 HOMONYMS
Words with multiple meanings
The spruce tree…
To spruce up…
Suit yourself…
Wear a suit…
Weigh on the scale…
Scale the wall…
The price is fair…
Go to the fair…
 HOMOPHONES
Words that sound alike
Addition for math…
Edition of a book…
I want to go…
I like it, to…
One plus one is two…
Capitol building…
State capital…
Pick a flower…
Bake with flour…
 HOMOGRAPHS
Same spelling, different pronunciation, and
different meanings

Desert – abandon
Desert – area of land
Bass – fish
Bass – instrument
Close – nearby
Close – to shut
Bow – to bend down
Bow - ribbon
Find it out!
 FIND IT OUT!

Tell whether the bold

and underlined words are
homonyms,
homophones, or
homographs.
1.No attempt was made by
anyone to denigrate the others.

The house maid went back to

her province.
2. Their claim became very
explicit.

His friends claim the prize in

the championship.
3. Even love symbols such as
heart and roses are colored
red.

She was hurt when she was

accused of cheating.
4. What can be more expensive
than the sky and the seas?

She sees the beautiful scenery

outside her room every
morning.
5. If you are talking about
vegetables and leaves, you
are referring to my color.

My mother leaves the office

immediately whenever she
has appointment with the
client.
 Do the same on the
following sentences.
1. A bear can bear very cold temperature.

2. The bee in that tree house can be very

dangerous when disturbed.

3. I need to wind the alarm clock so I can fly

my kite in the gusty wind.

4. Please record the event as they try to beat

the word record.

5. The driver turned left and left the main road.

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