(4) Activity 8: Homographs

1.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

What is a homograph?

a noun

a word that is spelled differently

a word that means the same as another

a word that has the same spelling but different meanings

2.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

Choose the correct meaning for the HOMOGRAPH underlined for each sentence.

The roll was good with butter.

A type of bread

to turn over and over

3.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

Choose the correct meaning for the HOMOGRAPH underlined for each sentence.

Samuel says that he can go on the field trip next week.

To have permission

To preserve in a sealed container

4.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

Choose the correct meaning for the HOMOGRAPH underlined for each sentence.

We had to back the car into the driveway so we could unload the trunk.

The rear part of the human body

To cause to move backwards.

5.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

Choose the correct meaning for the HOMOGRAPH underlined for each sentence.

My mother allowed me to keep the change we got when we paid at the store.

To transform or convert something.

Money given back when paying for goods or services.

6.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

Choose the correct meaning for the HOMOGRAPH underlined for each sentence.

The skies look blue and clear, so it probably is not going to rain.

Free from darkness or cloudiness

To easily understand or see.

7.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

Choose the correct meaning for the HOMOGRAPH underlined for each sentence.

Grandpa Henderson lit a match to start the campfire.

A slender piece of wood tipped with flammable chemicals.

To fit together, as two things

8.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

Choose the correct meaning for the HOMOGRAPH underlined for each sentence.

Dwayne's father had to park the car before he could get out.

An area of land used for rest and recreation.

To place or leave a vehicle in a certain location for a time.

9.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

Choose the correct meaning for the HOMOGRAPH underlined for each sentence.

The teacher asked us to identify the rock as a gemstone because it was a diamond.

A stone made of mineral matter.

To move or sway from side to side

10.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

Choose the correct meaning for the HOMOGRAPH underlined for each sentence.

On the final exam, we had to recall information we learned during the whole school year.

To bring back into memory.

To remove from public use.

11.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

Choose the correct meaning for the HOMOGRAPH underlined for each sentence.

He was so angry that he began to tear up the papers he received int he mail.

To pull apart by force.

A drop of water coming from the eye.

12.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

Choose the correct meaning for the HOMOGRAPH underlined for each sentence.

There were so many dirty dishes in the sink I thought I would never finish washing them!

To move down lower, especially under water. The opposite of float.

A tub like area that is connected to pipes and water.

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