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."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

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

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

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

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

5."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

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

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

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

A.finish
B.near
C.shut

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

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

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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