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.

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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.shut
C.near

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

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

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

A.near
B.shut
C.open wide

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer key — Same Spelling, Different Meaning

Set 20. Prints on its own sheet.

1.near
2.a small flying animal
3.shut
4.a drop of water from the eye
5.turn something round and round
6.moving air
7.rip
8.a knot with loops

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