English Class 5 - Homonyms And-Homophones Notes
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Homonyms and Homophones
Welcome to the chapter on Homonyms and Homophones for Class 5. In this chapter, you will learn what homonyms and homophones are, how to use them in sentences, and why they are important in English. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to spot and use homonyms and homophones correctly!
Introduction
English has many words that sound alike or look alike but have different meanings. These words are called homonyms and homophones. Learning about them helps you understand and use English better.
What are Homonyms?
Homonyms are words that have the same spelling and pronunciation but different meanings.
- Bat: An animal that flies at night
Bat: A stick used in cricket - Bank: The side of a river
Bank: A place where we keep money - Park: To stop a vehicle
Park: A place with trees and grass
What are Homophones?
Homophones are words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings.
- Pair: Two of something
Pear: A fruit - Flower: The colorful part of a plant
Flour: Used to make bread - Sea: Large body of water
See: To look at something - Right: Correct
Write: To form letters or words
Fun Activity: Match the Meaning!
Write down homonyms and homophones you know. Match each word to its meaning or draw a picture for each meaning!
Summary
- Homonyms have the same spelling and sound but different meanings.
- Homophones sound the same but have different spellings and meanings.
- Knowing these words helps you avoid confusion in English.
Practice Questions
- Write two meanings for the word "bat".
- What is the homophone for "sea"?
- Choose the correct word: I want to (write/right) a letter.
- What is the homonym for "bank"?
- Fill in the blank: She ate a sweet ______ (pear/pair).
Challenge Yourself
- List five homophones and use each in a sentence.
- Find three homonyms and draw pictures to show their meanings.
Did You Know?
- Some words can be both homonyms and homophones!
- Learning homonyms and homophones helps you become a better speller and writer.
Glossary
- Homonym: A word with the same spelling and sound but different meanings.
- Homophone: A word that sounds the same as another but has a different spelling and meaning.
- Meaning: What a word stands for or describes.
Answers to Practice Questions
- Bat (animal), bat (used in cricket)
- See
- Write
- Bank (side of a river, place to keep money)
- Pear
Practice homonyms and homophones to make your English clear and fun!