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

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Circle the right meaning.

1."She hit the ball with the bat." What does "bat" mean here?

A.a kind of bird
B.a small flying animal
C.a stick for hitting a ball

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

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

3."She picked a red rose from the bush." What does "rose" mean here?

A.went to sleep
B.came up
C.a flower

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

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

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

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

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

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

7."A tear ran down his cheek." What does "tear" mean here?

A.a hole in a sock
B.to rip
C.a drop of water from the eye

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

A.near
B.shut
C.open wide

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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