This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Vocabulary > Homographs – Quiz 11 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Homographs Quiz 11 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. "agile" and "clumsy" are ..... A) SYNONYM. B) ANTONYM. C) HOMOPHONE. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) ANTONYM. 2. Select the correct definition for the word 'lead' in the following sentence:The pipes were made of lead. A) To guide or direct. B) To show the way. C) To be in charge. D) A type of metal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A type of metal. 3. Choose the correct homograph for the riddle. Ali was a master, when we got in the ring;;cardboard or plastic, what did UPS bring? A) Box. B) Bow. C) Duck. D) Sock. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Box. 4. Which word is a homograph for 'minute' in the sentence 'He waited for a minute before leaving'? A) Hour. B) Day. C) Second. D) Minute. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Minute. 5. Can homographs have the same pronunciation? A) Yes, some homographs are pronounced the same, while others are not. B) No, all homographs are pronounced differently. C) Yes, all homographs have the same pronunciation. D) Homographs are always pronounced the same in every context. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes, some homographs are pronounced the same, while others are not. 6. What role does intonation play in distinguishing the meaning of homographs? A) Intonation can change the spelling of homographs, leading to different meanings. B) Intonation has no role in distinguishing the meaning of homographs. C) Intonation can change the meaning of homographs by altering their pronunciation in different contexts. D) Intonation can indicate the emotional state of the speaker, not the meaning of homographs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Intonation can change the meaning of homographs by altering their pronunciation in different contexts. 7. Choose the correct homograph for the riddle. The loudspeaker in Walmart, a name it does say;turn this in the book, to see what's on the way! A) Band. B) Ball. C) Left. D) Page. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Page. 8. In the following sentence, what does the word "present" mean?My teacher asked me to present a report on George Washington . A) A gift. B) Give a speech or lecture. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Give a speech or lecture. 9. Which pair of words are homonyms? A) Read (present tense) / read (past tense). B) Watch (timepiece) / watch (to observe). C) Accept / except. D) Flour / flower. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Watch (timepiece) / watch (to observe). 10. In the sentence, "If you lead the way, I will follow you on the hiking trail, " what does the word lead mean? A) To guide or be in front. B) The graphite inside a pencil. C) A leash for a dog. D) A heavy, toxic metal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To guide or be in front. 11. What is the meaning of the homograph rings in the following sentence-The church rings the bell at noon. A) A piece of jewelry worn on the finger. B) A circle around something. C) To sound or play the bell. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To sound or play the bell. 12. What does 'park' mean in the context of parking a car? A) To put something in a spot. B) To wash a car in a designated area. C) To leave a vehicle running. D) To drive around aimlessly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To put something in a spot. 13. Choose the correct homograph for the riddle. After you perform, end your waist for a clap;the part of a boat in the front, not the back. A) Gum. B) Brush. C) Bow. D) Date. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bow. 14. What is:live, live A) N/a. B) Homonym. C) Homograph. D) Homophone. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Homograph. 15. My grandpa plays the double bass in a jazz band. In this sentence, what does the word bass mean? A) A low-pitched musical sound or instrument. B) The bottom or foundational part of something. C) A type of freshwater fish. D) A type of tree common in North America. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A low-pitched musical sound or instrument. 16. All the students were "present" today. (What does present mean in this sentence?) A) Here (rhymes with pleasant). B) A gift. C) Existing or occurring now. D) Give (rhymes with resent). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Existing or occurring now. 17. Which homograph word below means "to display a message for others to see" and also a pole used for support. A) Nest. B) Sign. C) Post. D) Ground. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Post. 18. A homograph is a word that is ..... A) Spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning. B) Pronounced the same as another word but has a different spelling. C) Spelled and pronounced the same and has the same meaning. D) An opposite of another word. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning. 19. When you are 16 years old you will get a driving permit. Which part of the word permit should the accent be on? A) PERmit. B) PerMIT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) PERmit. 20. Identify the sentence that describes the given word:DESERT-leave or abandon A) Sahara is the largest desert in in the African Continent. B) The alarm to desert the apartment on fire was sounded off. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The alarm to desert the apartment on fire was sounded off. 21. Which word will correctly fit BOTH ( ) blanks?I hope you are not ( ) to me.My books are ( ) on the table A) Lying. B) Sitting. C) Talking. D) Lost. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lying. 22. Read the sentence:'The white dove is a symbol of peace.' Which of the following sentences uses the homograph dove with a different meaning? A) The gentle cooing of the dove was relaxing. B) He dove into the swimming pool to cool off. C) That bird looks like a mourning dove. D) We saw a dove building a nest in the tree. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He dove into the swimming pool to cool off. 23. What is a strategy for learning homographs? A) Reading homographs in isolation. B) Using each meaning of the homograph in sentences. C) Memorizing definitions of homographs. D) Creating flashcards for each homograph. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Using each meaning of the homograph in sentences. 24. There was just ..... many oranges in the garden. A) To. B) Too. C) Two. D) Tone. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Too. 25. Read the sentence:'The tiny, minute speck of dust was barely visible.' Which word is a synonym for minute as used here? A) Brief. B) Important. C) Tiny. D) Official. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tiny. 26. Mandy flew off the handle when I told her it was her fault that we lost the swimming contest. A) Became confused. B) Dove off the diving board. C) Became angry. D) Flew into the air. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Became angry. 27. Grandpa told me that he was feeling well. A) A deep hole. B) Not sick. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not sick. 28. The students studied a diagram of a plant ..... A) Sell. B) Cell. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cell. 29. Park the car in the garage. A) To put something in a spot. B) An area for playing. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To put something in a spot. 30. In which sentence is the bolded word used as a verb, indicated by the stress being placed on the second syllable? A) The band will record their new album next month. B) She kept a detailed record of her expenses. C) The main subject of the debate was the economy. D) The loud protest could be heard for blocks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The band will record their new album next month. 31. Which sentence uses the word right to mean 'correct'? A) You got the answer right!. B) Please write your name on the paper. C) It is a rite of passage to graduate. D) Make a right turn at the next corner. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) You got the answer right!. 32. Read the sentence:'The county fair had a Ferris wheel and lots of food stalls.' Which meaning of 'fair' is being used? A) Treating people equally. B) Light in color, like hair or skin. C) An outdoor event for entertainment. D) Neither good nor bad; average. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An outdoor event for entertainment. 33. In the sentence "She was content with her grade, " the word content means (a) . A) A. happy or satisfied. B) The material inside. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. happy or satisfied. 34. The pupil was on the honor roll. A) Student. B) Part of eye. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Student. 35. The stress pattern of a homograph can change its meaning. In which sentence is the stress on the first syllable (CON-tent)? A) After a good meal, he was content and sleepy. B) She had to be content with second place. C) The content of your backpack is too heavy. D) Are you content with your test score?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The content of your backpack is too heavy. 36. The correct homonyms was used in the sentence.Paula bought a new pear of shoes yesterday. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 37. The word minute can be pronounced two ways. When it means 'very small, ' how is it pronounced? A) It rhymes with 'my newt'. B) It rhymes with 'win it'. C) It rhymes with 'tin hut'. D) It is always pronounced the same way. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It rhymes with 'my newt'. 38. In which sentence does the word bow refer to a knot made with ribbon? A) The archer raised his bow and aimed at the target. B) After the play, the actors took a deep bow. C) She carefully tied a large red bow on the birthday gift. D) The bow of the ship cut through the waves. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She carefully tied a large red bow on the birthday gift. 39. Do homographs have the same sound and meaning? A) No. B) Maybe. C) Sometimes. D) Yes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No. 40. My grandfather cannot (hear, here) very well. A) Here. B) Hear. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hear. 41. What is the meaning of the word 'tear' in the sentence 'She shed a tear while watching the movie'? A) Type of fruit. B) Piece of fabric. C) Drop of liquid from the eye. D) Loud noise. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Drop of liquid from the eye. 42. The word minute is pronounced differently depending on its meaning. Which sentence uses minute to mean 'very small'? A) I'll be ready in a minute. B) There was a minute speck of dust on the screen. C) Wait just one minute!. D) There are sixty seconds in a minute. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) There was a minute speck of dust on the screen. 43. Which sentence uses the word minute to mean 'very small'? A) There was a minute speck of dust on the lens. B) Wait just one minute while I find my keys. C) The meeting will start in a minute. D) He timed the race down to the last minute. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) There was a minute speck of dust on the lens. 44. Can you help me ..... a shirt?The machine is made of ..... Which word best completes both sentences? A) Wash. B) Find. C) Steel. D) Iron. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Iron. 45. She reads very well. A) Reads-current action of reading. B) Read-past tense of reading. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reads-current action of reading. 46. The (hair, hare) was confident that he will win the race so he slept under the tree. A) Hair. B) Hare. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hare. 47. In the sentence 'She dove into the pool to cool off, ' what does dove mean? A) A type of jump from a board. B) A type of bird. C) To float on the surface. D) The past tense of the verb 'dive'. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The past tense of the verb 'dive'. 48. Her husband bought her a beautiful wedding RING. A) Band on the finger. B) The sound of a bell or telephone. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Band on the finger. 49. My mom makes all of my clothes. She is a great ..... A) Person. B) Sewer. C) Grouse. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sewer. 50. The word bass is a homograph. Which meaning fits the sentence:'He loves to fish for largemouth bass in the lake'? A) The bottom or foundation of something. B) A low-pitched singing voice or musical instrument. C) A type of tree. D) A type of freshwater fish. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A type of freshwater fish. 51. In the sentences: "The car turned left" and "There is one apple left", the word LEFT is a A) Homonym. B) Homophone. C) Homograph. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Homonym. 52. My friend just got a ..... puppy for his birthday, and I can't wait to meet it. A) Knew. B) Nu. C) Gnu. D) New. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) New. 53. Under your shoes, but over your toes;A slang word that means to "hit" in the nose. A) Date. B) Sock. C) Pen. D) Fine. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sock. 54. The Davis family took a trip to Hawaii. A) To stumble and fall. B) A vacation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A vacation. 55. Which sentence uses the word 'desert' with the stress on the second syllable (de-SERT)? A) The Sahara is a very large desert. B) The camel walked across the hot desert. C) For desert, we had ice cream. D) A good friend will not desert you in times of trouble. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A good friend will not desert you in times of trouble. 56. Which sentence uses the word object as a verb? A) The main object of the game is to score points. B) Please place the object on the table. C) The mysterious object glowed in the dark. D) I object to your unfair accusation!. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I object to your unfair accusation!. 57. Make a ring around your answer. A) Circle. B) Sound of a bell. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Circle. 58. In which sentence is the word present stressed on the second syllable (pre-SENT) to mean 'to give or show something'? A) At the present time, we are waiting. B) The speaker will present the award now. C) She received a beautiful present for her birthday. D) Every student is present today. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The speaker will present the award now. 59. Which word is a homograph for 'close' in the sentence 'Please close the door'? A) Close. B) Clothes. C) Closes. D) Cloze. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Close. 60. Identify the sentence that describes the given word:DESERT-dry place A) Sahara is the largest desert in the African continent. B) The alarm to dessert the apartment on fire was sounded off. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sahara is the largest desert in the African continent. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesHomographs Quiz 1Homographs Quiz 2Homographs Quiz 3Homographs Quiz 4Homographs Quiz 5Homographs Quiz 6Homographs Quiz 7Homographs Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books