4th Q 2012

homonyms

Homonyms? 3/22

Homonyms generally include two categories of word types: homophones and homographs. • Homographs are words that are spelled the

same but have different meanings. • Homophones are words that sound the same

when you pronounce them, but have different meanings.

Homonyms 3/23

Aid – to help or assistDo you require aid?

Aide – assistantThe aide had much to do today for his

boss.

Homonyms 3/28

Aisle – walkwayThe aisle was blocked.

I’ll – I willI promise, I’ll listen to you.

Isle – islandMany people would like to live on a isle.

Homonyms 3/29

Allowed – permittedLate work is not allowed.

Aloud – out loudPlease read aloud.

Homonyms 3/30

Arc – curveYou need to measure the arc.

Ark – Noah’s boatNoah built an ark because God instructed

him to do so.

Homonyms 4/2

Bare – uncoveredIf you walk in bare feet, you might get hurt.

Bear – grizzly animalThe bear charged us, so we tried to run

away.

Homonyms 4/3

Beat - to poundWe hope we can beat the other team.

Beet – type of edible plantI do not like to eat beets.

Homonyms 4/4

Boar – pigWe had to capture the wild boar.

Bore – not interesting bore or to drillI hate to bore you.We had to bore into the earth to find a

new well.

Homonyms 4/5

Borough – area or districtManhattan is a borough in New York City.

Burrow – dig throughThe rabbit dug a burrow.

Burro – small donkeyThey had a burro at the carnival.

Homonyms 4/9

Bough – branchWe need to cut down those boughs before

the storm.

Bow – bend or curtsy Please bow at the end of the performance.

Homonyms 4/10

Cereal – breakfast foodYou shouldn’t eat sugary cereals for

breakfast.

Serial – sequentialThe serial killer entered the home.

Homonyms 4/11

Chile – country in South AmericaI would love to visit Chile one day.

Chili – bean stewI love Zippy’s chili.

Chilly – frostyIt’s chilly out there today.

Homonyms 4/12

Chord – musical toneYou hit the wrong chord while playing the

song.

Cord - ropePlease tie the cord tightly.

Homonyms 4/13

Cite – quotePlease cite your sources.

Site – locationWhere is the site for the dance?

Sight – viewYou are in sight of me now.

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Complement – enhance or go togetherThat spice complements the food.

Compliment – praiseYou should always compliment the cook.

Homonyms 4/17

Council – committeeThe council will decide your fate.

Counsel – guidanceI need to counsel her on where to go to

college.

Homonyms 4/18

Creak – squeakMy shoes creak!

Creek – stream of waterPlease be careful when you’re down by the

creek.

Homonyms 4/19

Amoral - not subject to or lacking moral distinctions.

Logic or pure mathematics can be seen as amoral.

Immoral - violating conscience or public morality.Plagiarism and other kinds of cheating are

immoral.

Homonyms 4/23

Decent - propriety or respectability. She is a decent person.

Descent - plunge downwards or to ancestry.I need to descent into the water.

Dissent – disagreementOnly one person was in dissent on the vote.

Homonyms 4/24

Fair – equal or beautiful to look at or exhibitionThat’s a fair deal.The fair maiden kissed the knight.We can’t wait to go to the fair and go on all

the rides.

Fare – priceHow much is the plane fare?

Homonyms 4/25

Gorilla – big apeThe movie gorilla really looks fake.

Guerrilla – warriorThe guerrilla warfare really took its toll on

the army.

Homonyms 4/26

Groan – moanAfter the difficult practice, all I could do

was groan when my mom asked what I wanted for dinner.

Grown – form of growI have grown 3 inches this year!

Homonyms 4/27

Hay – animal foodPlease feed the horse some hay.

Hey – interjection to get attentionHey! Watch what you’re doing!

Homonyms 4/30

Hoarse – croakyMy voice was very hoarse when I was sick.

Horse – riding animalPlease feed the horse some hay.

Homonyms 5/1

Holey – full of holesMy jacket is holey so I need to throw it out.

Holy – divineThe Holy Spirit can be in us all.

Wholly – entirelyI’m not wholly sure if we should do this.

Homonyms 5/2

Lessen – make smallerYou need to lessen your mistakes on your

homework.

Lesson – classClass, please get out your notes for the

lesson.

Homonyms 5/3

Marry – to wedThey plan to marry in June.

Merry – very happySanta is a merry fellow.

Homonyms 5/4

Overdo – do too muchYou’re still sick so please don’t overdo it.

Overdue – past due dateYour book is overdue; please pay $5.

Homonyms 5/7

Pray – implore GodPlease pray to God.

Prey – quarryThe cat stalked its prey in the back yard.

Homonyms 5/8

Principal – most important or the person in charge of a school

The principal point is get here on time!The principal gave the student an award.

Principle – beliefOne principle to live by is be kind to others.

Homonyms 5/9

Eminent – distinguishedHe was an eminent scholar.

Imminent - about to happenThe exam period is imminent.

Immanent – pervading or existing withinThe room’s immanent tension made her

anxious.

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May be - verb phrase You may be right.

Maybe – adjective and means perhapsMaybe you are right.

Homonyms 5/11

Steal – swipePlease don’t steal my food.

Steel – alloyThe steel blade was very sharp.