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Homographs are words that have the exact same spelling, but different meanings.
Sometimes they are pronounced differently, and sometimes the pronunciation is the same.
It is important to use context clues to decide the meaning and pronunciation of the word.

Choose the correct meaning for the homograph in bold for each sentence.

1. Joshua says that he can go on the field trip next week.
a. To have permission b. To preserve in a sealed container

2. We had to back the car into the driveway so we could unload the trunk.
a. The rear part of the human body b. To cause to move backwards

3. My mother allowed me to keep the change we got when we paid at the store.
a. To transform or convert something b. Money given back when paying for
goods or services

4. The skies look blue and clear, so it probably is not going to rain.
a. Free from darkness or cloudiness b. Easily seen or understood

5. Grandpa Henderson lit a match to start the campfire.
a. A slender piece of wood tipped with b. To fit together, as two things
flammable chemicals

6. Steven’s father had to park the car before he could get out.
a. An area of land used for rest and b. To place or leave a vehicle in a
recreation certain location for a time

7. The teacher asked us to identify the rock as igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary.
a. A stone made of mineral matter b. To move or sway from side to side

8. On the final exam, we had to recall information we learned during the whole school year.
a. To bring back into memory b. to revoke or remove from public use
or office

9. He was so angry that he began to tear up the papers he received in the mail.
a. To pull apart by force b. A drop of water coming from the eye

10. There were so many dirty dishes in the sink I thought I would never finish washing them!
a. To move down lower, especially b. A basin connected to a water supply