Understanding Homographs

1. Activity # 1.
Directions: Read the sentences carefully and choose the right meaning of the underlined
word. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. I read the English book given by my teacher.
a. to deliver aloud the printed or written words
b. a book or a novel
c. act of singing
2. The class bows before the crowd after the performance.
a. the front of a boat
b. to bend
c. rope to tie
3. The plumber came to connect the
pipes.
The plumber came to join the pipes.
4. He did not even glance at the book.
He did not even look at the book.
5. The dancer has a slender figure.
The dancer has a slim figure.

2. Activity # 1.
Directions: Read the sentences carefully and choose the right meaning of the underlined
word. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
3. I saw a minute creature.
a. 60 seconds
b. tiny
c. worm
4. Lea tears the hem of her skirt.
a. To weep
b. To separate parts
c. To laugh
5. Teachers train their pupils in writing.
a. A line of railroad cars
b. to teach
c. to recite

3. UNDERSTANDING
HOMOGRAPHS
BY APOLINARIO B. ENCENARES

4. Objectives:
After going through this LESSON, you should be able to:
• show understanding about HOMOGRAPHS;
• match HOMOGRAPHS correctly; and
• value patience in doing the activity.

5. What is HOMOGRAPHS?
• Refers to pair of words that have the same spelling
but with different meanings.