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Words that have the same spelling and different meaning

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Today we're looking at homophones - words that have the same spellinds,but different meanings.

Take a look at the seven sentences and chose the correct meaning for the homonyms in the context they are shown.

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  • Dive: This place is a dive. I don't know why you like it here.



  • Down: You look down. What happened to you?



  • Drive: That F1 driver certainly has a lot of drive.



  • Express: I was just thinking that we should take the express train.



  • Fast: Hurry up. They're breaking the fast at sunset. We need to be there.



  • Figure: Your maths teacher has a great figure and she's very intelligent too.



  • Bright: It's not bright to stay out in the hot sun too long.