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Homographs Exercise Yr6

The document provides examples of homographs - words that have the same spelling but different pronunciations and meanings. It presents 5 sentences with blanks to be filled in by choosing between two options for each blank, with the correct pronunciation provided to distinguish the meanings. The purpose is to demonstrate how homographs can have different meanings and pronunciations depending on the context of the sentence.

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Homographs Exercise Yr6

The document provides examples of homographs - words that have the same spelling but different pronunciations and meanings. It presents 5 sentences with blanks to be filled in by choosing between two options for each blank, with the correct pronunciation provided to distinguish the meanings. The purpose is to demonstrate how homographs can have different meanings and pronunciations depending on the context of the sentence.

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Homographs: Words that have the same spelling, but different pronunciations and

meanings.

Directions: Choose (a) or (b)

Example: The wind _(a)_ is blowing hard.

I have to wind _(b)_ my clock.

(a) moving air (rhymes with pinned)

(b) turn the stem (rhymes with find)

1. The singer made a low bow ___ to the audience.

Maria placed a red bow ___ on the birthday gift.

(a) decorative ribbon (rhyme with so)

(b) bend at the waist (rhymes with how)

2. All the students are present ___ today.

The boss will present ___ the award at 10:00.

(a) here (rhymes with pleasant)

(b) give (rhymes with resent)

3. Please close ___ the door.

The boy sat close ___ to his uncle.

(a) near (rhymes with dose)

(b) shut (rhymes with toes)


4. The rope was wound ___ around his ankles.

The soldier received a wound ___ in the battle.

(a) tied around (rhymes with pound)

(b) an injury (rhymes with moon)

5. I dont know if I will live ___ or die.

Last night I saw the band play live ___ in concert.

(a) to have life (rhymes with give)

(b) in real time performance (rhymes with hive)


Fill in the blanks with the words given below.

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