Name Homographs

Homographs
Homographs are pairs of words that have the same
spelling, but different meanings.

Ellen resent her e-mail.

I hope John doesn’t resent you for being here.

Homographs can also sometimes be pronounced differently:

Tie a pretty bow on that package.

Jim took a bow after the performance.

DIRECTIONS: Write the meaning of each underlined word.

1. John may join us, or he may not. __________________

2. We are going to have the party in May. ______________________

3. If you will wait a minute, I will be right with you. ________________

4. We needed a microscope to see the minute insect. ______________

5. We got a fine for parking by the hydrant. __________________

6. Kim says she feels fine after the accident. ____________________

7. I have a cast on my left foot. _____________________

8. That snail only moved one foot today. _____________________

9. I emptied the contents of my purse. __________________

10. It contents Joey to be left alone. ____________________

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