HOMONYMS

Homonyms
- are words that have
the same or almost
the same sound but
have different
meanings
2 Types of Homonyms

1. Homographs
2. Homophones
Homographs
 words that are spelled the same
but have different meanings.
 Example:
bark ( the sound made by a dog )
bark ( outer covering of a woody
stem)
Homophones
 words having the same
pronunciation but different
meaning and spelling.
 Example:
tale ( a series of events or facts told )
tail ( the rear end of the body of an
animal)
More Examples:
1. Headaches may be a sign of stress.
You forgot to sign the letter.

2. I like to watch television every night.

I glanced at my watch.

3. I’ll tear the package open.

She left the room in tears.
Let’s Try:
1. A baby (ship, sheep) is called lamb.
2. Answer your father’s letter (right,
write) away.
3. Always (wait, weight) for your turn.
4. Can you give (eight, ate) rules that
we should follow in school?
5. The woodcutter cut plenty of (wood,
would) in the forest.