Homonym

Homophone
Homograph
Muhammad Sadli Putra, B.Sc
Homophone
Similiar sound, different word and different meaning

Homograph
Similiar word, different sound and meaning

Homonym
Similiar sound and similar word, different meaning
 Homophones are words that sound the same when
pronounced but differ in meaning, and sometimes
spelling.

• Helps avoid common errors in

writing and speaking.
Homophone The Importance: • Improves listening skills and
understanding of English.
• Enhances vocabulary and
comprehension.

Examples:
• Flower (Bunga) vs. Flour (Tepung).
• Sea (Laut) vs. See (Melihat).
 Let’s
Practice!
1. I bought a new ___ of shoes yesterday.
She ate a ripe ___ for lunch.
2. You need a cup of ___ to make this cake.
The rose is my favorite type of ___.
3. The ___ was calm and clear today.
Can you ___ the bird on that tree?

4. The stars are beautiful at ___.

The ___ rode his horse into battle.
5. There's a big ___ at the mall this weekend.
We plan to ___ across the lake.
6. Turn ___ at the next street.
Please ___ your name on the top of the paper.
 Let’s
Practice!
1. I bought a new pair of shoes yesterday.
She ate a ripe pear for lunch.
2. You need a cup of flour to make this cake.
The rose is my favorite type of flower.
3. The sea was calm and clear today.
Can you see the bird on that tree?

4. The stars are beautiful at night.

The knight rode his horse into battle.
5. There's a big sale at the mall this weekend.
We plan to sail across the lake.
6. Turn right at the next street.
Please write your name on the top of the paper.
 Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have
different meanings, and sometimes, different pronunciations.

• Enriches the language by giving one

word several meanings.
• Encourages careful reading and
Homograp The Importance:
listening to understand context.
• Enhances communication skills by

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teaching us to provide clear context
when we speak or write.

Examples:
• Close (Menutup) / Close (Dekat)
• Present (Hadiah) / Present (Mempresentasikan)
 Let’s
Practice!
1. Apa arti dari bass pada kedua kalimat?
I caught a large bass in the river yesterday.
He plays the bass guitar in a jazz band.
2. Apa arti dari tear pada kedua kalimat?
She will tear the paper into pieces.
A tear rolled down her cheek.

3. Apa arti dari lead pada kedua kalimat?

You should lead the way to the campsite.
The pipes are made of lead.
4. Apa arti dari sow pada kedua kalimat?
- Farmers sow seeds in the spring.
- The sow had six piglets.
 Let’s
Practice!
1. Apa arti dari bass pada kedua kalimat?
I caught a large bass in the river yesterday.
He plays the bass guitar in a jazz band. • Bass (Ikan Kakap) / Bass (Bas)
2. Apa arti dari tear pada kedua kalimat? • Tear (Merobek) / Tear (Air mata)
She will tear the paper into pieces.
A tear rolled down her cheek.

3. Apa arti dari lead pada kedua kalimat?

• Lead (Memimpin) / Lead
(Timbal/Timah)
• Sow (Menabur) / Sow (Babi betina)
You should lead the way to the campsite.
The pipes are made of lead.
4. Apa arti dari sow pada kedua kalimat?
- Farmers sow seeds in the spring.
- The sow had six piglets.
 Homonyms are words that have the same spelling or
pronunciation but have different meanings.

• Increase word knowledge with different

meanings for the same sound or

Homonym The Importance: spelling.

• Enhance understanding of language in
context.
• Reduce confusion in communication.

Examples:
• Address (Alamat) / Address (Mengalamatkan)
• Match (Korek kayu) / Match (Memasangkan)
 Let’s
Practice!
1. Apa arti dari right pada kedua kalimat?
• I’m sure I’m right.
• Take a right turn at the intersection
2. Apa arti dari date pada kedua kalimat?
• The letter’s date was 30th August 1962.
• She and Ron go to the park to date.

3. Apa arti dari fly pada kedua kalimat?

• A fly was buzzing against the window.
• Let’s fly a kite.
4. Apa arti dari letter pada kedua kalimat?
• There’s a letter for you.
• “B” is the second letter of the alphabet.
 Let’s
Practice!
1. Apa arti dari right pada kedua kalimat?
• I’m sure I’m right.
• Take a right turn at the intersection • Right (Benar) / Right (Kanan)
2. Apa arti dari date pada kedua kalimat? • Date (Tanggal) / Date (Kencan)
• The letter’s date was 30th August 1962.
• She and Ron go to the park to date.

3. Apa arti dari fly pada kedua kalimat?

• Fly (lalat) / Fly (Menerbangkan)
• Letter (Surat) / Letter (Huruf)
• A fly was buzzing against the window.
• Let’s fly a kite.
4. Apa arti dari letter pada kedua kalimat?
• There’s a letter for you.
• “B” is the second letter of the alphabet.
Thank You:)