Same Spelling, Different Meaning is a free printable Grade 3 English worksheet on using the sentence to choose a homograph's meaning, aligned to Common Core standard L.3.4. It prints 8 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

Same Spelling, Different Meaning

L.3.4

NameDate

Circle the right meaning.

1."Do not tear the page." What does "tear" mean here?

A.fold neatly
B.a drop of water from the eye
C.rip

2."The actors bow at the end of the play." What does "bow" mean here?

A.a knot with loops
B.bend forward from the waist
C.a stick for shooting arrows

3."She tied a red bow in her hair." What does "bow" mean here?

A.bend forward to say hello
B.the front of a ship
C.a knot with loops

4."Please close the door." What does "close" mean here?

A.open wide
B.shut
C.near

5."The wind blew the leaves away." What does "wind" mean here?

A.turn something round and round
B.a twisty road
C.moving air

6."Wind the clock before bed." What does "wind" mean here?

A.a long walk
B.moving air
C.turn something round and round

7."Old pipes were made of lead." What does "lead" mean here?

A.a soft, heavy metal
B.go in front
C.the main part in a play

8."Our class will lead the parade." What does "lead" mean here?

A.a soft, heavy metal
B.follow at the back
C.go in front to show the way

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Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to L.3.4 of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.

Answer key — Same Spelling, Different Meaning