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Title:
| Grammar: Homographs |
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Description:
| These sites are about homographs which are words with two or more words spelled alike but different in origin, meaning, and sometimes pronunciation. Includes lists of common homographs plus online quizzes, practice exercises, and interactive games. There are also links to eThemes Resources on synonyms, antonyms, and homophones. |
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Grade Level:
| 5 |
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Resource Links:
| Two Pronunciations Homographs
This site has comprehensive information explaining about homographs with two pronunciations but one spelling. NOTE: The reading level is appropriate for older students.
Multiple Meaning Words
See a list of homographs with examples of each word using as a noun and a verb in sentences.
BBC: Learning English: Words in the News
Learn about homographs from a news article. Includes a teacher guide to download at the bottom of a page.
Quia: Homographs Jeopardy
Type in a correct answer from a given clue in this Jeopardy-type game.
ESL Quiz: Homographs
Take a self-study quiz and check your answer from a drop down list box.
Homographs Worksheet
Underline the homograph that matches the definition or synonym in each sentence.
Quia: Rags to Riches: Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms, and Homographs
Play this game to practice your skills differentiating synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, and homographs. The game is in the style of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire."
eThemes Resource: Grammar: Synonyms and Antonyms
These sites have games and puzzles to explain the difference between antonyms and synonyms. Look up synonyms in a thesaurus and learn the part of speech. Read the definition of a synonym and an antonym. Included is an eThemes resource on homophones.
eThemes Resource: Grammar: Homophones
These sites are about homophones, which are words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings. Includes lists of common homophones plus movies, online quizzes and many practice exercises.
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Education Standards:
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AL Standards:
10.2
DE Standards:
1.3.8.b.10, 2.2a.1.d
NV Standards:
1.5.4.1.a
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