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Find and underline homonyms for the given sentences. (2) 1. Rita is learning how to type. 2. A bear can climb a tree. ​

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Answered by SparshaM
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Answer:

  • According to the given question sentences with underlined homonyms are mentioned below.

  • 1. Rita is learning how to type.

  • According to above sentence 'type' means typewrite or letter.

  • And other meaning of type is 'shape' or 'form'.

  • 2. A bear can climb a tree.

  • Here 'bear' means an animal.

  • 'Bear' means also tolerate.

  • Therefore 'type' and 'bear' both pronounce same but they are different in meaning.

  • Homonyms mean words almost similar in sound but different in meaning.

  • Example : Bare - Bear.
Answered by PADMINI
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Rita is learning how to type. => ''type'' is the homonym

A bear can climb a tree. ​=> ''bear'' is the homonym.  

  • In the above-given sentences, the words 'type' and 'bear' are the homonyms.
  • Type = a kind of / write something on the computer by typing the keys.
  • Bear = an animal / tolerate
  • Homonyms are the words that spell/pronounce the same but the meaning is different.

Few examples:

Bat = cricket bat / a bird

Nail = a small metal piece/fingernail

Right = correct or right answer / right hand or leg

Ruler = scale/king who ruled the kingdom

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