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.
Homonyms 4/16
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.
Homonyms 5/10
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.