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English
Quarter 3 – Module 2:
Homographs
English – Grade 3
Quarter 3 – Module 2: Homographs
First Edition, 2020
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Quarter 3 – Module 2:
Homographs
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to
use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress
while allowing them to manage their own learning at home.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.
For the learner:
As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
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activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be
reminded of the following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
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the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
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your answers.
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bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this
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Let Us Learn
A happy day to you my dear learner! In this module, you will
discover that there are words in the English language that have the
same spelling, but the meanings are different. They are sometimes
pronounced in different way.
These words are called homographs. As you continue to
explore this module, you will also understand better how and when
to use homographs in sentences. Let us now begin our learning
journey!
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. identify homographs; EN3V-IIIg-h13.7
2. determine the meaning of common homographs using
context clues; and
3. use homographs in sentences
Let Us Try
DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence and identify the homographs.
Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Donald accidentally hits the bat with his bat.
2. The mouse chewed up the cable of the mouse.
3. I’ll ring Nelia and tell her about the ring I bought for mom.
4. All sailing boats row to the starting point and form a row to
begin the race.
5. Norma took a right turn at the right time, or else she would
have lost sight of the eagle.
Were you able to identify the homographs in each sentence?
Great job if you did, but if not, don’t worry, because the activity
is only checking what you already know about the topic of this
module. Get ready to answer the next activity. Good luck!
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Activity 2: Homographs Hunt
DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence and choose the correct
meaning of the underlined word. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. Myla says she can join the field trip next week.
A. to be able to
B. a sealed container for food, beverages, etc.
2. The skies look blue and clear, so probably it is not going to
rain.
A. free from darkness or cloudiness
B. easily seen or understood
3. Jane had to park the car before she could get out.
A. an area of land used for rest and recreation
B. to place or leave a vehicle in a certain location for a time
4. Jimmy was too excited to open his mail. He almost tears it
into half.
A. to pull apart by force
B. drops of water coming from the eyes
5. The patrol leader lit the match to start the fire.
A. a slender piece of wood tipped with combustible mixture
that burst into flame.
B. to fit together, as two things
How was your score? Were you able to give the correct meaning
of the underlined homographs? You may check your answers using
the key to corrections. Let us continue to learn more about
commonly used homographs.
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Let Us Study
DIRECTIONS: Match the picture with its corresponding sentence.
Write the letter of your answer for each set of sentences on a
separate sheet of paper.
A.
1. That is a palm tree.
a.
2. Show me your palm.
b.
B.
1. The fly buzzed around a dead
animal.
a.
2. Kites fly high on windy days.
b.
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C.
1. I am afraid of a big wave.
a.
2. I wave my hand and say hello to
my friends.
b.
So, what did you notice in each set of sentences?
That’s right! In each set of sentences, the underlined words are
the same, but they mean two different things as shown in the
pictures. These words are called homographs.
Let us read again the first set.
1. That is a palm tree.
2. Show me your palm.
In sentence number 1, the word palm is referring to a plant while in
the second sentence, it is referring to a part of the hand. Notice
that in this set, the word palm in both sentences is a noun.
How about the second set? Let us read again the sentences.
1. The fly buzzed around a dead animal.
2. Kites fly high on windy days.
The word fly is present in both sentences. Does it mean the same
thing? Yes, you’re right! It does not refer to only one thing. It has
different meanings.
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In the first sentence, the word “fly” refers to a pesky little insect with
wings. It is a noun. In the second sentence, the word “fly” is a verb,
referring to what kites do when flown on windy days.
Can you now figure out what homographs are?
Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have
different meanings. Most homograph pairs have the same
pronunciation, but there are also some that are pronounced
differently.
Study and familiarize these homographs and their meanings:
live contract
*place of residence *agreement
*going on at the current * turn small in size
bow lead
*after a performance on stage *metal
*tied in a loop or ribbon * start off in front
*front of a boat *show the way
content minute
*matter of something *60 seconds
*happy satisfied *tiny, small
wind bass
*moving air * type of fish
*turn in a curvy pattern * low or deep voice
bat yard
*piece of sports equipment *measured of length
*animal *an outdoor play area
wave entrance
*move the hand in greeting * the way in
* sea water coming into shore * to delight
close lean
*connected *thin
*locked/ shut *rest against
desert skip
*hot region/wilderness *jump
*leave someone/abandon *miss out
fair plain
*appearance/ reasonable *ordinary / flat
train lie
*transportation/ teach *untrue/ horizontal
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Homographs continuation…
type miss
*sort/ write via keyboard *unmarried woman/ overlook
blue object
*color/ sadness * thing/ complain or disagree
permit update
*license/allow *news / inform
present recall
*gift / award *memory / remember
These pictures can also help you figure out what homographs are.
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Let Us Practice
Activity 3. Fill in the homograph
DIRECTIONS: Complete each pair of sentences by supplying the
missing homographs. Use the words within the sentence as your
clues. Choose your answer from the box. Number one is done for
you. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
bark bear tears
park saw
1. a. Rico’s injury was too painful for him to bear.
b. The mere sight of a Grizzly bear was terrifying.
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2. a. The _____ of a coconut tree has medicinal properties.
b. My puppies ______ at all passersby.
3. a. Ruby ______ her letters after reading them.
b. _______rolled down on Pinky’s cheeks, when she hurt her
foot.
4. a. Lisette and Ann usually _____ their car in the assigned slot.
b. We like going to the _____ for relaxation.
5. a. Miss Helen ______ Mr. Fernandez at the beach yesterday.
b. Lumberjacks use a _______ to cut trees.
Very impressive! You can determine the right homograph for
each sentence. It shows you are ready with our next activities.
Let Us Practice More
Activity 4: Which meaning?
DIRECTIONS: Read each definition and write the homograph from
the list on the right. Use your answer sheet for your answers.
1. Which word means a baby goat and also to top
joke around? ____________
2. Which word means difficult and not soft? _________ bank
3. Which word means a black flying mammal and bat
something to hit a baseball with? _________
4. Which word means the opposite of bottom and kid
also a shirt? ________ hard
5. Which word means a place to put money and
the earth sides along the river? _______
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Activity 5: Picture Word Match!
DIRECTIONS: Match the two pictures with a word. Write your
answers on your answer sheet.
1.
bat
2. bass
duck
3.
bow
4. ring
slide
5.
6.
Let Us Remember
Here are the important points to remember:
Homographs are words that
originated from have the same
the Greek word is used in such a manner spelling, but
“homos,” which as to give two or more different
means “the different meanings meanings, and
same,” and sometimes their
graph, which sounds also vary
means “to write”
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Let Us Assess
DIRECTIONS: Look for the meaning of the highlighted homographs
in each pair of sentences in column A with their correct meaning in
column B. Write the letter of your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
Column A Column B
1. a. Sarah Geronimo made a bow after A. color
her concert. _____ B. sad
b. Gigi put a pink bow for her gift. ______ C. going on at the
present time, not
2. a. All the students are present today. prerecorded
___ D. place of residence
b. The principal will present the award E. shut
at 2:00 PM. ________ F. near
G. give
3. a. Please close the door. ________ H. here
b. The girl sat close to her mother. ______ I. bend at the waist
J. decorative ribbon
4. a. Where do you live? _______
b. I am watching my favorite singer live
on stage. _______
5. a. I love to wear a blue shirt. _______
b. Don’t be blue. _______
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Let Us Enhance
DIRECTIONS: Study the picture. Write at least two (2) sentences
about the picture using homographs. You may use your dictionary
for reference. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. __________________________________________.
2. __________________________________________.
Let Us Reflect
Well done! You have finished this module diligently.
It is important to note that since homographs are spelled the
same, you need to take extra care in using them in a sentence
because they mean different things. Learning homographs help
you increase your vocabulary and grasp the context of sentences
so you can better understand what you are reading.
So, the great challenge here is for you to keep on learning and
more importantly, to keep on reading. It would be good to note
that what you have learned in this module will be applied in other
lessons, not only in your English class, but also across other subjects.
Keep on striving hard!
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Answer Key
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References
Ponciano, Mil Flores, et al. Let’s Get Better in English – Grade 3
Teacher’s Guide First Edition 2015, ISBN: 978-621-402-040-9
MELC, EN3V-3g-h-13.7
Johnson, Sharon, https: dailywritingtips.com/ pro/
Homographs-examples/
Paez, Deisy R., https://www.slideshare/homographs
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