Let's solve this worksheet step by step. The goal is to
identify the correct picture that matches the
underlined word in each sentence, based on its meaning. Since the words are homonyms (same spelling and pronunciation but different meanings), we need to pick the image that fits the context of the sentence.
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1. I decorated my yard for Halloween with a bat.
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"bat" here refers to the
animal, not the baseball bat.
- Pictures: A
bat (animal) and a
baseball bat.
✔ Circle the bat (animal).
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2. All of the words were spelled right.
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"right" means
correct, not the direction "right".
- Pictures: An arrow pointing → and a checkmark (✓).
✔ Circle the checkmark (✓) — it symbolizes "correct".
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3. The army man drove a tank.
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"tank" refers to a
military vehicle, not a fish tank.
- Pictures: A
military tank and a
fish tank.
✔ Circle the military tank.
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4. I am feeling well today.
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"well" means
healthy, not "a water well".
- Pictures: A
smiley face and a
water well.
✔ Circle the smiley face — it represents feeling good/healthy.
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5. The bark on the tree is really rough.
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"bark" refers to
tree bark, not dog bark.
- Pictures: A
dog and a
tree trunk.
✔ Circle the tree trunk — it shows the bark.
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6. Did you fly on an airplane?
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"fly" means
to travel by airplane, not the insect.
- Pictures: An
airplane and a
fly (insect).
✔ Circle the airplane.
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7. I needed to rock the baby.
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"rock" means
to gently move back and forth, not a stone.
- Pictures: A
rocking chair and a
rock (stone).
✔ Circle the rocking chair — used to rock a baby.
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8. I need to pay the electric bill.
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"bill" means
a payment statement, not a bird's beak.
- Pictures: A
bird's beak and a
paper bill.
✔ Circle the paper bill — it’s the electric bill.
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9. The bank was really muddy.
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"bank" refers to the
side of a river, not a financial institution.
- Pictures: A
bank building and a
riverbank.
✔ Circle the riverbank — it’s muddy and natural.
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10. Mrs. Marchenko has a diamond ring.
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"ring" refers to
jewelry, not a bell or sound.
- Pictures: A
bell and a
diamond ring.
✔ Circle the diamond ring — it’s jewelry.
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✔ Final Answers (what to circle):
1. Bat (animal)
2. Checkmark (✓)
3. Military tank
4. Smiley face
5. Tree trunk (bark)
6. Airplane
7. Rocking chair
8. Paper bill
9. Riverbank
10. Diamond ring
These choices correctly match the
meaning of the underlined word in each sentence, demonstrating understanding of
homonyms.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of homonyms and homographs worksheet.
