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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."A tear ran down his cheek." What does "tear" mean here?
  • A.to rip
  • B.a hole in a sock
  • C.a drop of water from the eye
2."A bat flew out of the cave." What does "bat" mean here?
  • A.a small flying animal
  • B.a stick for hitting a ball
  • C.to blink
3."Do not tear the page." What does "tear" mean here?
  • A.rip
  • B.a drop of water from the eye
  • C.fold neatly
4."Our class will lead the parade." What does "lead" mean here?
  • A.follow at the back
  • B.go in front to show the way
  • C.a soft, heavy metal
5."He will present his project to the class." What does "present" mean here?
  • A.here now
  • B.a gift
  • C.show and talk about
6."The sun rose at six o'clock." What does "rose" mean here?
  • A.came up
  • B.a thorn
  • C.a flower
7."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
8."She hit the ball with the bat." What does "bat" mean here?
  • A.a small flying animal
  • B.a kind of bird
  • C.a stick for hitting a ball

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Answer key — Same Spelling, Different Meaning

Set 24. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.a drop of water from the eye
  2. 2.a small flying animal
  3. 3.rip
  4. 4.go in front to show the way
  5. 5.show and talk about
  6. 6.came up
  7. 7.bend forward from the waist
  8. 8.a stick for hitting a ball

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