Homographs, Homonyms, and Homophones
Homonyms Words that have different meanings and are either spelled the same or sound the same. Fair I went to the county fair. It is not fair that I can’t go to the party. Base I slid into second base. Bass I caught a giant bass while fishing. Pair I washed my pair of socks Pear I ate a pear for lunch.
Homophones A type of homonym: words that sound alike, have different meanings, and are spelled differently. Sea My family is traveling to the Carribbean Sea for vacation. See If I don’t wear my glasses, I can’t see! Their Their class won the pizza party. There Please stand over there to wait for your turn.
Homographs A type of homonym: words that are spelled the same but have different meanings. bow I tied a bow to the present. The hunter used a bow and arrow. The dancer took a bow after her performance. tear A tear rolled down my face after the sad movie. I told my little sister not to tear my homework. lead Can I borrow some lead for my pencil? Please lead the students quietly down the hall. I lead the class down the hall.
Rewrite the comic to correct the homonym.
Rewrite the comic to correct the homonym.
Rewrite the comic to correct the homonym.
Rewrite the comic to correct the homonym.