1. Bell Ringer October 9, 2012

2. Multiple Meaning and Commonly Confused Words

3. Multiple Meaning Words Many words have more than one meaning! There are two main types of multiple meaning words: Those that sound alike (homonyms) Those that sound different (heteronyms) Use CONTEXT CLUES to help you determine which form of the word is needed/being used.

4. . Multiple meaning words can have… different capitalization – – "You may see a rainbow in May." different punctuation – – "I sent my résumé hoping to find a job and resume working." different parts of speech – – "I like to run" (verb) vs. "I like to go for a run" (noun) different tense – – "I would like to read the book you just read." different degrees (literal or figurative) – – "The superintendent ranks above the principal" vs. "The plane flies above the rooftops."

5. Examples: Desert Never desert your friends in the desert. Close Close the window before the bee gets too close. Lead Lead poisoning can lead to health issues.

6. Examples: Does Does the deer see the does? Dove The dove dove down to its nest. Fly Close your mouth or a fly might fly into it.

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8. Commonly Confused Words bring / take can / may rise / raise stationary / stationery to / too / two

9. bring / take bring: to carry, convey, lead, or cause to go along to another place take: to get into one’s hands or possession, power, or control; to seize or capture physically Please ______ your paper to my desk. Let’s _____ a hike in the mountains.

10. can / may can: to know how to; to be physically or mentally able to may: to have the ability to; to have permission to; to be free to _____ I go to the restroom, please? He _____ do a back flip on the trampoline.

11. rise / raise rise: to increase in size, volume, or level; to increase in number, amount, or value raise: to move to a higher position; elevate Let’s _____ the window and let in some fresh air. The sun will _____ every morning and will set in the afternoon.

12. stationary / stationery stationary: not moving; not capable of being moved; fixed stationery: writing paper and envelopes; writing materials and office supplies The _________ bike allows for exercise without moving forward. The wedding invitations will be printed on white ____________.

13. to / too / two to: in a direction toward too: in addition ; also two: the cardinal number; the sum of 1 + 1 I have _____ dogs that are going _____ the vet. We are going _____ the fair, ____!