Polysemy and Homonymy Flashcards

1

Identify the correct meaning of "bark" in this context: "The dog’s bark woke up the entire neighborhood."

2

What does the word "bat" mean in this sentence: "He hit the ball with a bat"?

3

Identify the correct meaning of "foot" in this sentence: "He stood at the foot of the bed"?

4

Which meaning of the word "bank" fits this sentence: "He deposited his money at the bank"?

5

What does the word "head" mean in this sentence: "She was the head of the committee"?

6

Which meaning of the word "light" is used in this sentence: "Please turn on the light"?

Polysemy and Homonymy