Understanding Words
ICSE · Class 4 · English Grammar
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What are homophones?
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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. For example, 'brake' (to stop a vehicle) and 'break' (to damage something) sound the same but mean different things.
Give two examples of homophones and use them in sentences.
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1. Roll / Role: I like to roll the ball. (roll = move) | She got a role in the play. (role = part in a drama) 2. Soar / Sore: The bird will soar in the sky. (soar = fly high) | My leg is sore. (sore =…
Fill in the blank: The dog likes to ______ on the grass. (roll / role)
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The dog likes to roll on the grass. 'Roll' means to move by turning over, which dogs often do.
Why is it important to use the correct homophone in writing?
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Using the correct homophone is important because even though they sound the same, they have different meanings. Using the wrong one can change the meaning of your sentence and confuse the reader.
What is a synonym?
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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. For example, 'happy' is a synonym of 'joyful'.
Give three synonyms for the word 'brave'.
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1. Courageous 2. Fearless 3. Heroic Example: The firefighter was courageous during the rescue.
Match the synonym: 'Complete' — (a) finish (b) begin (c) stop
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Correct answer: (a) finish. 'Complete' means to finish something fully.
What are antonyms?
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Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. For example, 'hot' and 'cold' are antonyms.
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