6 Form PACE WORK 07.04.2020

6 Form PACE WORK 07.04.2020

Тема: Омоніми. Homonyms

Read the following joke: A Shetland Pony walked into a McDonalds and waited in line to place his order. When his turn finally came, he said (in a soft, raspy voice), "I'll have a Hamburger Happy Meal with a Coke, please." The woman behind the counter frowned and replied, "Sir, you'll have to speak up. I can't hear you." The pony looked at her and repeated (in the same soft, raspy voice), "I'll have a Hamburger Happy Meal with a Coke, please." The woman frowned again and looked rather aggravated. She said sharply, "Sir, I still can't hear you. There are lots of people waiting in line. You'll have to speak up or leave the restaurant." The pony smiled understandingly and replied (in the same soft, raspy voice), "I'm sorry. You've got to excuse me. I'm just a little hoarse."

Answer the question:

What is horse and hoarse?

How do we call the words that sound the same but have different meaning?

So, homonyms are words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings. They are usually spelled differently.

There are two or more homonyms in each sentence. Read the sentences carefully and then underline the homonyms. The first two sentences have been done for you.

1. The wind blew my blue shirt into the pool.

2. Cheryl rode along as we rowed the boat from the island to the lakeside road.

3. I’ve never seen such a beautiful scene.

4. We want a site for our home that will be out of sight.

5. The seam in the tent doesn’t seem to hold back the rain.

6. Due to the dry weather, we do not see any dew on the grass.

7. I knew they had a new gnu at the zoo.

8. Some people know that you add to find the sum.

9. They’re hanging their coats over there.

10. I ate the eight cakes that were on my plate.

11. How many ways can I tell him that he weighs too much?

12. They banned the crude band from playing at the concert.

13. She only won one ticket to the show.

14. We must raze the old building before the sun’s rays can raise the temperature.

15. We’ll find a tropical isle where I’ll walk down the aisle with my bride.

16. You’re crazy if you pierce your ankle!