Homographs Quiz 39 (25 MCQs)

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1. Read the definitions and select the homograph that best fits both sentences.To be near someone OR to cover an opening.
2. She always wraps her presents with colorful bows.Identify the meaning of BOW in the sentence.
3. Is the word being used as a noun or verb in the following sentence?*noun-person, place, thing, or idea*verb-a word that shows an actionThe office will keep the record in the file cabinet.
4. The speaker's voice was so quiet it was just a minute whisper. What is the meaning of 'minute' in this context?
5. Which of the following words is NOT a homograph?
6. Antonyms are
7. Invalid, invalid
8. Fill in the blank with the correct word. I saw a ..... cross the road last night.
9. The word 'tear' in 'tear a piece of paper' and 'tear from crying' is an example of-
10. Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings. They may also be pronounced differently. Select the best choice for the following sentence. The long war had made them all tired.
11. His parents did not leave a will.
12. In the sentence 'The band played a lively tune, ' what is the homograph?
13. I don't like to ..... against my parents.
14. Choose the correct homograph for the riddle. "How are you feeling?" I am feeling good, Water is down here, pull the bucket if you could!
15. Choose the correct pair of homographs from the options below.
16. Read the sentence:'The detective will lead the investigation, but the pencil was made of lead.' How does the meaning of 'lead' change?
17. Before Jack ..... for the movie, he needs to rake the .....
18. Which word will correctly fit BOTH ( ) blanks?Can I please have a ( ) for gum?I ate a ( ) of the pizza.
19. In the following sentence, what does the word "present" mean?My teacher asked me to present on George Washington Carver.
20. He leads the team since he is the captain.
21. Which word fits in BOTH sentences?We can use this ..... to measure that table.A new ..... was elected by the people to govern their country.
22. In the sentence 'The wind was too strong to wind the sail, ' which word is a homograph?
23. Identify the homograph in the following sentence:The wind was too strong to wind the sail.
24. I can't ..... what he's saying.
25. When a speaker says, 'The band needs a new bass player, ' how is 'bass' pronounced and what does it mean?