This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Vocabulary > Homographs – Quiz 20 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Homographs Quiz 20 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The word bow can mean 'a knot made with two loops' or ..... A) To bend forward at the waist. B) A deep container. C) To throw something far. D) A type of tree. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To bend forward at the waist. 2. They are sitting at ..... desk. A) They're. B) There. C) Their. D) There are. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Their. 3. Identify meaning of the highlighted homograph:She did not bow before the queen. A) A type of knot. B) Weapon for shooting arrows. C) To scare someone. D) To lower one's head in respect. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To lower one's head in respect. 4. The test was very hard. A) Opposite of soft. B) Difficult. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Difficult. 5. What is the meaning of the word 'bow' when referring to bending forward? A) To tie a ribbon in a loop. B) To bend the upper part of the body forward as a gesture of respect. C) To shoot an arrow. D) To make a formal request. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To bend the upper part of the body forward as a gesture of respect. 6. This is my favorite (a) of jeans. A) A. pair. B) Pare. C) Pear. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. pair. 7. What is the antonym of the word 'brave'? A) Cowardly. B) Strong. C) Fearless. D) Bold. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cowardly. 8. Which of the following is an example of a homograph? A) 'Record' (to record something) and 'record' (a vinyl record). B) 'Read' (to read a book) and 'red' (the color). C) 'Right' (correct) and 'rite' (a ceremony). D) 'Wind' (to wind a clock) and 'wind' (a breeze). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 'Record' (to record something) and 'record' (a vinyl record). 9. What is the relationship between homographs and syntax? A) Homographs are always nouns and do not affect syntax. B) Homographs can affect syntax by changing the structure of a sentence based on their part of speech. C) Homographs are unrelated to syntax and only pertain to spelling. D) Homographs simplify sentence structure by providing clarity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Homographs can affect syntax by changing the structure of a sentence based on their part of speech. 10. How do you determine the correct accent in the word 'permit'? A) The correct accent is on the first syllable:PERmit. B) The correct accent is on the second syllable:perMIT. C) The correct accent is on the last syllable:permiT. D) The correct accent is on the third syllable:permiT. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The correct accent is on the first syllable:PERmit. 11. I want to be second in line. A) Part of a minute. B) After first. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After first. 12. In the court, the lawyer shouted, "I object." The correct accent is A) ObJECT. B) OBject. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ObJECT. 13. "Clean" and "Kempt" are A) SYNONYM. B) ANTONYM. C) HOMOPHONE. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) SYNONYM. 14. In the sentence, "There is a small tear in the page of my book, " what does tear mean? A) A drop of water from the eye. B) To move very quickly. C) A rip or hole. D) A level in a stadium. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A rip or hole. 15. Where do homographs originate from? A) Homographs originate from words with similar meanings and origins. B) Homographs originate from words with different spelling but similar meanings. C) Homographs originate from words with the same spelling and similar meanings. D) Homographs originate from words with the same spelling but different meanings and origins. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Homographs originate from words with the same spelling but different meanings and origins. 16. Dove-dove A) Synonyms. B) Antonyms. C) Homographs. D) Homophones. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Homographs. 17. Her colour selection ..... her complexion beautifully; she made an excellent choice. A) Complements. B) Compliments. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Complements. 18. Identify the homograph in the sentence:'The wind was too strong to wind the kite string.' A) Wind (air movement) and Wind (to twist). B) Strong and String. C) Kite and String. D) Too and To. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Wind (air movement) and Wind (to twist). 19. What are you going to call your new kitten? A) Name. B) Ask or order to come. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Name. 20. Amy used pencil to write in her log. A) A cut length of wood. B) A written record. C) To cut down trees. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A written record. 21. In which sentence is the word record used as a verb, with the stress on the second syllable (re-CORD)? A) She hoped to record her band's new song this weekend. B) The athlete broke the world record for the high jump. C) My grandpa has an amazing vinyl record collection. D) What is your school's attendance record?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She hoped to record her band's new song this weekend. 22. In which sentence is the word permit used as a noun, with the stress on the first syllable (PER-mit)? A) My parents will not permit me to go to the concert. B) Will you permit us to leave early?. C) You need a special permit to park in this lot. D) I can't permit such behavior in my classroom. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) You need a special permit to park in this lot. 23. One penny A) Cent. B) Scent. C) Sent. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cent. 24. What is the meaning of homonym? A) Words that have the same spellings but sound different. B) Words that sound the same and have the same spellings. C) Words that sound the same but have different spellings. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Words that sound the same and have the same spellings. 25. The wound was very deep. A) Wound-to twist. B) Wound-hurt / cut. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Wound-hurt / cut. 26. Select the homograph for the pair of meanings below:a. to tear apart b. a musical performance A) Concert. B) Rip. C) Break. D) Tear. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tear. 27. There are (eight, ate) birds in one cage. A) Eight. B) Ate. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Eight. 28. The post office is close to the bank.Identify the meaning of the word CLOSE in the sentence. A) Shut. B) Near. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Near. 29. Select the correct homograph to complete the sentence.She did not ..... me hiding in the closet. A) See. B) Sea. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) See. 30. Mark 1 word that completes BOTH sentences.Don't forget to ..... your bag.Buy a ..... of gum at the store. A) Bring. B) Pack. C) Stick. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pack. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesHomographs Quiz 1Homographs Quiz 2Homographs Quiz 3Homographs Quiz 4Homographs Quiz 5Homographs Quiz 6Homographs Quiz 7Homographs Quiz 8Homographs Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books