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."We live close to the school." What does "close" mean here?

A.finish
B.near
C.shut

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

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

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

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

4."A bat flew out of the cave." What does "bat" mean here?

A.a stick for hitting a ball
B.a small flying animal
C.to blink

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

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

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

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

7."He will present his project to the class." What does "present" mean here?

A.show and talk about
B.a gift
C.here now

8."I got a present for my birthday." What does "present" mean here?

A.a gift
B.not here
C.show to a group

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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