50 Homonym Puzzles What are homonyms Homonyms are

50 Homonym Puzzles What are homonyms? Homonyms are spelt the same. They are pronounced the same. They have different meanings.

• Each slide gives first a written clue. • This is followed by picture clues (some with sound) and then finally by the homonyms. • When is the earliest you can guess the words? • Can you spell the homonym on your white board before it is revealed?

1 A flower found in your eye. iris

2 Look at this to see what the time is. watch

3 Your money is not in danger when it is in this. safe

4 Practise for a match as you travel on the rails. train

5 Press down hard with your foot to stick this on the envelope. stamp

6 A learner in the middle of your eye. pupil

7 A sixtieth of a minute is not first. second

8 A place where a group of fish learn. school

9 A keen supporter to cool you down. fan

10 Move your hand as the water comes in. wave

11 A less heavy way to start a fire. lighter

12 A dog does this on the outside of a tree trunk. bark

13 Shake with fear holding the arrows. quiver

14 Smooth, not odd numbers. 2 4 6 even 8 10 12

15 Does it squeak when it moves the cursor? mouse

16 The colour of a fruit. orange

17 Glue the long piece of wood. stick

18 A season to go boing! spring

19 A tree in the middle of your hand. palm

20 A metal that keeps your clothes free from creases. iron

21 12 inches on the end of your leg. foot

22 Does drinking from them help you see better? glasses

23 Put this large ship in the bin. liner

24 Is this spot caused by a burrowing animal? mole

25 A female parent wrapped in bandages. mummy

26 The dark blue warships. navy

27 Does the ink in this keep the animals in? pen

28 The underwear that breathes quickly! pants

29 Does this herb make money? mint

30 As it hangs down, can you send a text? mobile

31 Fire a gun or kick the ball at a new growth on a plant. shoot

32 The fierce fish carries the long spear up the mountain. Scarfell pike

33 Does the phone do this when you get engaged? ring

34 Dig with these in a pack of cards. spades

35 Draw a circle to find where North is. compass

36 The young cow below the knee. calf

37 The weapons joined to your shoulders or a coat of ____. arms

38 A card game to play crossing the river. bridge

39 Sleep on this at the bottom of a river. bed

40 Flies in the dark to hit the ball. bat

41 At the side of the river, it keeps your money bank

42 Tie a fancy knot to fire an arrow. bow

43 Something disgusting from the nose is bad news in golf. bogey Par 4 Took 5

44 What is left when this tree is burnt. ash

45 Is there treasure inside this part of the body? chest

46 Join one to hit the golf ball. club

47 A game for an insect. cricket

48 Get angry when you don’t get a tick. cross

49 Call out as the frozen rain falls. hail

50 Jumps on one leg to make beer. hops

The end Give yourselves a quiet clap!