Let's solve this homograph worksheet step by step.
Understanding Homographs
Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings, origins, and often different pronunciations. The given word list is:
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bark
-
tears
-
park
-
saw
-
bear
We need to choose the correct homograph from this list for each sentence.
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1) Daniel’s injury was too painful for him to ________.
- Possible word:
bear
- "Bear" means to endure or tolerate.
- Sentence: "Daniel’s injury was too painful for him to
bear."
✔ Correct.
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✔ Answer: bear
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2) The ________ of an oak tree has medicinal properties.
- "Bark" refers to the outer layer of a tree.
- Sentence: "The
bark of an oak tree has medicinal properties."
✔ Correct.
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✔ Answer: bark
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3) Charles ________ his letters after reading them.
- "Saw" can mean "to cut with a saw", but here it could be past tense of "see".
- But "saw" as in "cut" doesn't fit.
- Wait — actually,
"saw" is a homograph meaning “to see” (past tense of *see*), and also “a tool used to cut wood”.
But here, "Charles saw his letters" — if he read them, did he
see them? Yes — so
"saw" = past tense of *see*.
- Sentence: "Charles
saw his letters after reading them."
✔ Makes sense.
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✔ Answer: saw
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4) I usually ________ my car in the assigned slot.
- "Park" means to leave a vehicle in a place.
- Sentence: "I usually
park my car in the assigned slot."
✔ Correct.
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✔ Answer: park
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5) Ms. Sue ________ Mr. Harrison at the beach last evening.
- "Saw" again — past tense of *see*.
- She met or observed him.
- Sentence: "Ms. Sue
saw Mr. Harrison at the beach last evening."
✔ Fits.
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✔ Answer: saw
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6) My neighbor's dogs ________ at all passers-by.
- "Bark" — dogs make a sound.
- Sentence: "My neighbor's dogs
bark at all passers-by."
✔ Correct.
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✔ Answer: bark
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7) Lumberjacks use a ________ to chop trees.
- A
saw is a tool used to cut wood.
- Sentence: "Lumberjacks use a
saw to chop trees."
✔ Correct.
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✔ Answer: saw
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8) The mere sight of a grizzly ________ was terrifying.
- "Bear" — a large animal.
- Sentence: "The mere sight of a grizzly
bear was terrifying."
✔ Correct.
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✔ Answer: bear
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9) We like going to the ________ for relaxation.
- "Park" — a public area for recreation.
- Sentence: "We like going to the
park for relaxation."
✔ Correct.
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✔ Answer: park
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10) ________ rolled down Eric's cheeks, when he hurt his foot.
- "Tears" — emotional or physical fluid from eyes.
- He hurt his foot → might cry → tears roll down.
- Sentence: "
Tears rolled down Eric's cheeks..."
✔ Correct.
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✔ Answer: tears
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
bear
2.
bark
3.
saw
4.
park
5.
saw
6.
bark
7.
saw
8.
bear
9.
park
10.
tears
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📝 Summary of Homographs Used:
| Word | Meaning Used |
|--------|--------------|
|
bear | To endure (1), wild animal (8) |
|
bark | Tree outer layer (2), dog sound (6) |
|
saw | Past tense of "see" (3,5), cutting tool (7) |
|
park | To leave a car (4), recreational area (9) |
|
tears| Fluid from eyes (10) |
This exercise shows how one spelling can represent multiple meanings depending on context.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of homographs worksheet.
