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Directions 1-5

Identify the homophones of the following words. Give the meanings of each word. Then write a sentence for each one.

1. ring

2. pale

3. soar

4. stair

5. flower

Directions 6-10

Conduct internet research and identify five homographs. Give the meaning of each word.

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ring - a circular band; to make a sound by striking a bell or similar object.

Example sentence: She wore a beautiful diamond ring on her finger. The church bells will ring at noon.

pale - light in color; having little color or vitality.

Example sentence: She was so scared that her face turned pale. The walls were painted in a pale shade of blue.

soar - to fly or glide high in the air; to rise quickly and smoothly upward.

Example sentence: The eagle soared high above the mountains. The stock market has soared in the past year.

stair - a set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another.

Example sentence: She climbed up the stairs to the second floor. The stairs were steep and difficult to climb.

flower - the reproductive structure of flowering plants; a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms.

Example sentence: She picked a beautiful flower from the garden. The rose is a popular flower.

bow - to bend forward at the waist as a sign of respect or greeting; a weapon for shooting arrows.

Meaning of the homograph "bow" in the first sentence: to bend forward at the waist as a sign of respect or greeting.

Example sentence: He greeted the king with a bow.

Meaning of the homograph "bow" in the second sentence: a weapon for shooting arrows.

Example sentence: He is an expert at using a bow and arrow.

tear - a drop of salty liquid that comes out of the eye; to rip or pull apart.

Meaning of the homograph "tear" in the first sentence: a drop of salty liquid that comes out of the eye.

Example sentence: She wiped away a tear from her eye.

Meaning of the homograph "tear" in the second sentence: to rip or pull apart.

Example sentence: Be careful not to tear the paper.

bass - a type of fish; the lowest range of musical notes.

Meaning of the homograph "bass" in the first sentence: a type of fish.

Example sentence: He caught a big bass while fishing in the lake.

Meaning of the homograph "bass" in the second sentence: the lowest range of musical notes.

Example sentence: The bass guitar provides the foundation for the band's sound.

object - a thing that can be seen or touched; to express opposition or disapproval.

Meaning of the homograph "object" in the first sentence: a thing that can be seen or touched.

Example sentence: The object on the table is a vase.

Meaning of the homograph "object" in the second sentence: to express opposition or disapproval.

Example sentence: She objected to the proposal at the meeting.

close - to shut; near in space or time.

Meaning of the homograph "close" in the first sentence: to shut.

Example sentence: Please close the door when you leave.

Meaning of the homograph "close" in the second sentence: near in space or time.

Example sentence: The store is close to our house.

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