50 More Homonym Puzzles What are homonyms Homonyms

50 More 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 Make a hole as you march around in order. drill

2 The group of ships is fast. fleet

3 Eat far too much in the narrow valley. gorge

4 Does this help you climb up tights? ladder

5 Post these in the alphabet. letters

6 Not heavy when darkness has gone. light

7 A group of kittens is rubbish. litter

8 Smooth the wood as you fly this. plane

9 A place a ship visits for a drink on the left. port

10 A fruit you blow. raspberry

11 The bird flies from the mouth to the stomach. swallow

12 This number is disgusting. 144 gross

13 3 foot is a good place to play in. yard

14 Unwanted email is sliced meat. spam

15 Move on the ice with the flat fish. skate

16 Suck up your drink through the dried stems. straw

17 Stop your car on the grass by the trees. park

18 Dip your feet in the water as you move the canoe. paddle

19 Nip between thumb and forefinger to steal. pinch

20 It’s ordinary- this flat area of land. plain

21 A black substance to play sport or you can __ your tent. pitch

22 Stir the fire with this while playing cards. poker

23 Hit with the fist as you drink this. punch

24 Crash into the male sheep. ram

25 A sharp point gives you backbone. spine

26 A light hit to turn on the water as you dance noisily. tap

27 Start the tennis point by giving the food. serve

28 The flower went up from the end of a watering can. rose

29 90° is not wrong or left. right

30 Turn the key in this to move up the canal. lock

31 This desert is not wise. 1 st April fool

32 Put this heavy shoe in the back of the car. boot

33 The junior girl guides taste of chocolate. brownies

34 The metal policeman. copper

35 It’s quick, not eating food. fast

36 Cut back the dried plum. prune

37 Drink or eat this while playing the game. squash

38 The back of a ship is not friendly. stern

39 Eat the grilled bread to celebrate. toast

40 Hit the mollusc without a shell. slug

41 The fruit preserve stops the cars moving. jam

42 Strike this to start the romance or game. match

43 Choose this tool. pick

44 Don’t float when you wash your hands in this. sink

45 This bird is good at lifting. crane

46 Hit the ball into the pocket as you cook in this. pot

47 Is this felt by a group of lions? pride

48 This shows the way to write your name. sign

49 Does this weapon hold fish or gas? tank

50 Average but unkind. 5, 10, 14, 21, 25 5+10+14+21+25=75 75÷ 5=15 mean

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