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Understanding Homonyms: Distinguishing Words That Sound or Look Alike

This resource explores the fascinating world of homonyms, focusing on words that are spelled the same but pronounced differently, or pronounced the same but spelled differently. Through engaging examples like "scent," "cent," and "past," students can learn the different meanings and proper usages of homonyms. Memory tips are provided to help differentiate between similar-sounding words. This lesson encourages understanding and retention, ensuring that learners recognize homonyms in daily language and their distinct meanings.

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Understanding Homonyms: Distinguishing Words That Sound or Look Alike

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  1. Coleman 2011 Homonyms Week 10

  2. What is a homonym? • Words that are spelled the same but pronounced differently OR • Words that are pronounced the same but spelled differently

  3. I SENT Mr. Cooper to the store with 50 CENTS to buy flowers with a fresh SCENT. • CENT-1 penny • One cent doesn’t buy much anymore. • SENT-past tense of send • Sheila sent me her email address. • SCENT-good smell • The scent of the flowers is delightful. MEMORY TIP: CENT with a “c” is one Coin. Replace the “d” in SEND to make it SENT.

  4. I KNOW that you have NO pencils, but I’ll ask for one anyway. • KNOW-to recognize or understand • I know the answer to the question. • NO-the opposite of yes • No, I do not like your blue hair. Memory Trick: KNOW with a “k” is the root word of “Knowledge”

  5. I PASSED my history test; I love learning about the PAST. • PASSED-past tense of pass VERB • Everyone passed the apostrophe test. • Cutler passed the ball to Forte. • PAST-NOUN, ADJECTIVE, PREPOSITON • NOUN: I don’t like to dwell in the past. • PREPOSITION: The dog walked past the cat. • ADJECTIVE: His past crimes did not bother me.

  6. I wrote about a wedding instead of a funeral– I need to WRITE about the RIGHT RITE!! • RIGHT-opposite of left; OR correct, proper • Please turn right at the corner. • That is the right answer. • RITE-ritual or ceremonial act • A rite of passage is a ceremony that celebrates becoming an adult. • WRITE-to record in print • I need to write an essay for homework.

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