Problem Overview:
The task involves identifying
homographs—words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and sometimes different pronunciations. The goal is to fill in the blanks with the correct homograph from the provided word bank.
Word Bank:
- second
- bat
- lead
- row
- tear
- contracts
- evening
- bow
- fine
- wound
Solution:
#### 1.
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Tie a ________ to finish wrapping the present.
- The word "bow" fits here because it refers to a decorative knot used for wrapping presents.
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Take a ________ when you finish your performance.
- The word "bow" also fits here, as it refers to a gesture of respect or gratitude (e.g., a bowing motion).
Answer: bow
#### 2.
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All the girls started screaming when a ________ flew into their camp cabin.
- The word "bat" fits here because it refers to the flying mammal.
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The softball team gave their star player a new ________ for her birthday.
- The word "bat" also fits here, as it refers to the wooden or metal stick used in baseball or softball.
Answer: bat
#### 3.
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I hoped my best friend would sit in my ________ at school.
- The word "row" fits here because it refers to a seat in a classroom or auditorium.
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We had to ________ the boat all the way across the lake to get home.
- The word "row" also fits here, as it refers to the action of propelling a boat using oars.
Answer: row
#### 4.
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Since my books were late, the librarian told me to pay a ________.
- The word "fine" fits here because it refers to a penalty for returning library books late.
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Gabriel was sick yesterday, but today he’s feeling ________.
- The word "fine" also fits here, as it refers to being healthy or well.
Answer: fine
#### 5.
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When Allan fell off his bike, he got a bad ________ on his leg.
- The word "wound" fits here because it refers to an injury caused by physical trauma.
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Lisa ________ up the duck toy and let it waddle down the hallway.
- The word "wound" also fits here, as it refers to the action of coiling or twisting something (e.g., winding up a toy).
Answer: wound
#### 6.
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Mom said I could improve my sculpture by ________ out the bumps.
- The word "tear" fits here because it refers to removing or smoothing out imperfections.
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My father doesn’t get home from work until late in the ________.
- The word "evening" fits here, as it refers to the time of day after sunset.
Answer: tear, evening
#### 7.
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In science I learned that my stomach expands and ________ as I eat.
- The word "contracts" fits here because it refers to the opposite of expansion, which is a scientific term describing muscle movement.
Answer: contracts
Final Answers:
1.
bow
2.
bat
3.
row
4.
fine
5.
wound
6.
tear, evening
7.
contracts
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{bow, bat, row, fine, wound, tear, evening, contracts}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of homographs worksheet.
