Column A Column B Column C
1
Homonymous
Is the word “article” in the following sentences homonymous or polysemous?

- Nicca bought an article in the clothing store.
- Mikha wrote an article for the magazine about climate change.
1
Polysemous
Is the word “position” in the following sentences homonymous or polysemous?

- Jake's former subordinates have already risen to top positions.
- Beth finds herself a stranger in her old job and has to seek a position.
1
Homonymous
Based on the definitions given, are the word "peek" and “peak” polysemous or homonymous?

Peek
to look or glance quickly or furtively, esp. through a small opening or from a concealed location

Peak
the pointed top of a mountain.
3
TRUE
Based on the two definitions given, the word “spring” is a homonym. True or False?

Spring
- a season
- a source of water
3
Polysemous
Based on the definitions given, is the word “university” homonymous or polysemous?

University
- as the institution responsible for making policies and administrative decisions;
- as the physical location or campus of the school
3
Zero
Sorry, it's a bomb!
5
Zero
Sorry, it's a bomb!
5
Zero
Sorry, it's a bomb!
5
FALSE
Is the word “light” in this sentence homonymous or polysemous?

- Nicole used the match to light the candles. The light illuminated the room. The word ‘light’ is a homonym as it has two unrelated meanings. True or False?
7
Zero
Sorry, it's a bomb!
7
Homonymous
Based on the following sentences, is the word “train” a homonymous or a polysemous one?

- Rosy waits for the train every day.
- She trains herself to manage her time all the time.
7
Polysemous
Is the word “letter” in the following senmtences homonymous or polysemous?
Claire wrote a letter to her lover.

- The word “listen” has the same letters with “silent”
9
Polysemous
Based on the definitions given, is the word "heavy" polysemous or homonymous?

Heavy
- a large physical weight
- deep emotional burden
9
Homonymous
Is the word “cold” in this sentence homonymous or polysemous?

The cold weather outside made her shiver, when she got home she caught a cold.
9
Zero
Sorry, it's a bomb!






Homonymous and Polysemous Words

Press F11 for full screen mode



Limited time offer: Membership 25% off


Clone | Edit | Download / Play Offline