Home

Words that have the same spelling and different meaning

Average: 2.9 (39 votes)
Thu, 10/01/2009 - 10:27 — Chris McCarthy

Today we're looking at homophones - words that have the same spellinds,but different meanings.

Take a look at the seven sentences and chose the correct meaning for the homonyms in the context they are shown.

Link: Learn English Collocations

 

  • Dive: This place is a dive. I don't know why you like it here.



  • Down: You look down. What happened to you?



  • Drive: That F1 driver certainly has a lot of drive.



  • Express: I was just thinking that we should take the express train.



  • Fast: Hurry up. They're breaking the fast at sunset. We need to be there.



  • Figure: Your maths teacher has a great figure and she's very intelligent too.



  • Bright: It's not bright to stay out in the hot sun too long.







Bookmark/Search this post with:
  • Delicious
  • Digg
  • StumbleUpon
  • Reddit
  • Facebook
  • Google
  • Yahoo

Comments

Thu, 10/01/2009 - 10:44 — ynastia

Homonyms

It was quite easy. I made one mistake with "drive" because of lack of attention. "Dive" was an uncertain word, but I guessed it. I looked it up in the dictionary and its meaning was unclear. Chris, could you clarify both mentioned meanings of this word (as a noun, of course).
I enjoyed doing this exercise, you understand how various and rich is English.

Thu, 10/01/2009 - 10:52 — Chris McCarthy

RE: Dive

When we describe a place as a dive (usually a nigtclub or bar), we are saying that it is a dirty, sleazy place. It has a negative meaning and it is a casual word.

Thu, 10/01/2009 - 10:58 — ynastia

Dive

Thank you very much. The second meaning is somewhat of a sudden movement, as I understood.

Thu, 10/01/2009 - 11:00 — grivna

10/10

Thanks, it was an interesting lesson.
Most of the times it was easy to guess the right answer.

Have a nice day!

Thu, 10/01/2009 - 12:36 — Yura

Different Meanings

Thank you for the Lesson. Smile
Some meanings of the words I didn't know, but I guesed!!!! Wink Everything is correct! Applause

Thu, 10/01/2009 - 14:29 — mohyudin

Thanks Allah

it was very easy . no mistake was made by me

Thu, 10/01/2009 - 15:28 — banfieldapassion

GOOD JOB!

I HAVE DONE ALL OF THEM BUT WITH GOD HELPS! THANK CHRIS!

Thu, 10/01/2009 - 23:17 — Bashayer

I made them correct except

I made them correct except Drive ,,

Thank u so much (^_^)

Wed, 10/07/2009 - 14:19 — Ahmed Rio

8\10

Thanks indeed about this great lesson ...
I get 8\10 but I was doubt about the mistakes, anyway it was good and useful to me..
the second thing,, I need anyone leave in Libya his language is English native to improve my English conversation, so any one can send me e-mail on medo_r2007@yahoo.com..

have a nice day everybody.

Yours Ahmed Gharouda

Sat, 10/10/2009 - 15:49 — drfeyzanur

Thanks Chris. My answers are

Thanks Chris. My answers are correct but ı guessed some of them:)