Let’s go through each sentence one by one. We’re looking for a
synonym — that means a word with the same or very similar meaning — for the
homograph (the underlined word) in each sentence.
Remember: Homographs are spelled the same but can have different meanings and sometimes even different pronunciations.
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1.
I got a ticket, so I had to pay a *fine*.
→ Here, “fine” means a penalty you pay for breaking a rule.
Synonym:
penalty
2.
We are going *down* South this summer.
→ “Down” here means traveling toward the south (direction).
Synonym:
southward (or simply “to the south”)
3.
Kenneth is a very *learned* man.
→ “Learned” (pronounced LUR-nid) means well-educated or knowledgeable.
Synonym:
knowledgeable or
educated
4.
Jenny *moped* all afternoon.
→ “Moped” here means she was sad or gloomy (not the scooter!).
Synonym:
sulked or
was gloomy
5.
I will have a *minute* slice of cake.
→ “Minute” (pronounced my-NOOT) means extremely small.
Synonym:
tiny or
very small
6.
The trash washed down into the *sewer*.
→ “Sewer” is an underground pipe for waste water.
Synonym:
drain or
waste pipe
7.
There’s Susie. Let’s *wave*.
→ “Wave” means to move your hand back and forth as a greeting.
Synonym:
greet or
signal
8.
Hank *wound* the clock too tight.
→ “Wound” (pronounced WOWND) is the past tense of “wind,” meaning to turn something tightly (like a clock spring).
Synonym:
twisted or
turned
9.
I am never *content* in one place for long.
→ “Content” (pronounced kun-TENT) here means satisfied or happy staying somewhere.
Synonym:
satisfied or
happy
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Final Answer:
1. penalty
2. southward
3. knowledgeable
4. sulked
5. tiny
6. drain
7. greet
8. twisted
9. satisfied
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of homographs worksheet.
