(B) Write what the underlined Homographs in the following sentences mean.(1) (a) A bear is an omnivorous animal.(b) She could not bear the injustice.(2) (a) A bat is the only bird which is a mammal.(b) His bat broke as it struck the ball.(3) (a) He had to pay a fine for breaking the traffic signal.(b) Use a fine cloth for the baby’s clothes.(4) (a) We enjoyed a lot at the temple fair.(b) She has a fair complexion
Question
(B) Write what the underlined Homographs in the following sentences mean.(1) (a) A bear is an omnivorous animal.(b) She could not bear the injustice.(2) (a) A bat is the only bird which is a mammal.(b) His bat broke as it struck the ball.(3) (a) He had to pay a fine for breaking the traffic signal.(b) Use a fine cloth for the baby’s clothes.(4) (a) We enjoyed a lot at the temple fair.(b) She has a fair complexion
Solution
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(a) In this sentence, "bear" is a noun referring to a large, heavy mammal that walks on the soles of its feet, with thick fur and a very short tail. (b) In this context, "bear" is a verb which means to endure an ordeal or difficulty.
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(a) Here, "bat" is a noun referring to a nocturnal flying mammal that navigates by echolocation. (b) In this sentence, "bat" is a noun referring to a specially shaped piece of wood used for hitting the ball in games such as baseball, cricket, etc.
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(a) In this context, "fine" is a noun meaning a sum of money exacted as a penalty by a court of law or other authority. (b) Here, "fine" is an adjective meaning of high quality.
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(a) In this sentence, "fair" is a noun referring to a gathering of stalls and amusements for public entertainment. (b) In this context, "fair" is an adjective describing someone or something as light in color, especially in relation to skin or hair.
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