Let’s solve this step by step.
We are matching each word with two different meanings — one from the LEFT column of pictures and one from the RIGHT column of pictures. These words are homonyms or homographs, meaning they look or sound the same but have different meanings.
Let’s go word by word:
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1. Wave
- What does “wave” mean? It can mean:
- A moving ridge of water (like in the ocean) → that’s the blue wave picture on the LEFT.
- To move your hand to say hello or goodbye → that’s the girl waving on the RIGHT.
✔ So for “Wave”:
- LEFT: Ocean wave
- RIGHT: Girl waving
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2. Watch
- “Watch” can mean:
- A timepiece you wear on your wrist → that’s the watch picture on the LEFT.
- To look at something, like TV → that’s the boy watching TV on the RIGHT.
✔ So for “Watch”:
- LEFT: Wristwatch
- RIGHT: Boy watching TV
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3. Punch
- “Punch” can mean:
- A hit with a fist → that’s the red boxing glove on the RIGHT.
- A drink made with fruit juice → that’s the punch bowl on the LEFT.
✔ So for “Punch”:
- LEFT: Punch bowl
- RIGHT: Boxing glove
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4. Bow
- “Bow” can mean:
- A ribbon tied in a decorative knot → that’s the red bow on the RIGHT.
- To bend forward as a greeting or respect → that’s the man bowing on the LEFT.
✔ So for “Bow”:
- LEFT: Man bowing
- RIGHT: Red ribbon bow
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5. Fly
- “Fly” can mean:
- An insect → that’s the green fly on the LEFT.
- To move through the air (like falling or flying) → that’s the person falling with birds on the RIGHT.
✔ So for “Fly”:
- LEFT: Insect fly
- RIGHT: Person falling/flying
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Now let’s put it all together clearly.
Final Answer:
| Word | Meaning-Drawing LEFT | Meaning-Drawing RIGHT |
|--------|-----------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Wave | Ocean wave | Girl waving |
| Watch | Wristwatch | Boy watching TV |
| Punch | Punch bowl | Boxing glove |
| Bow | Man bowing | Red ribbon bow |
| Fly | Insect fly | Person falling/flying |
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of homonym worksheet.
