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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

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Circle the right meaning.

1."He will present his project to the class." What does "present" mean here?
  • A.here now
  • B.a gift
  • C.show and talk about
2."Wind the clock before bed." What does "wind" mean here?
  • A.a long walk
  • B.moving air
  • C.turn something round and round
3."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
4."The actors bow at the end of the play." What does "bow" mean here?
  • A.a stick for shooting arrows
  • B.bend forward from the waist
  • C.a knot with loops
5."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
6."I got a present for my birthday." What does "present" mean here?
  • A.a gift
  • B.not here
  • C.show to a group
7."Please close the door." What does "close" mean here?
  • A.open wide
  • B.near
  • C.shut
8."The sun rose at six o'clock." What does "rose" mean here?
  • A.a thorn
  • B.a flower
  • C.came up

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Answer key — Same Spelling, Different Meaning

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  1. 1.show and talk about
  2. 2.turn something round and round
  3. 3.go in front to show the way
  4. 4.bend forward from the waist
  5. 5.a drop of water from the eye
  6. 6.a gift
  7. 7.shut
  8. 8.came up

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