This Grade 5 hard worksheet examines homographs bass, lead, tear, wind, bow, and refuse inside literary passages. Grade 5 readers complete four multiple-choice questions and five fill-in items, using context clues to identify each meaning. The tasks align with CCSS L.5.5 and challenge students to read closely. Detailed reasoning notes deepen understanding, helping learners apply homograph knowledge confidently when interpreting upper-elementary literary writing.
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Homophones and Homographs
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Read: 'The deep bass thundered from the speakers as the band warmed up.' What does bass mean here?
A) a low musical sound or instrument
B) a freshwater fish
C) a tall basket
D) a wooden box
2. Read: 'Grandfather will lead us along the rocky trail to the old cabin.' What does lead mean?
A) a heavy gray metal
B) to guide or go in front
C) a thin wire
D) a pencil tip
3. Read: 'A small tear rolled down her cheek when she finished the novel.' What does tear mean?
A) to rip something quickly
B) a hurried run
C) a salty drop from the eye
D) a loud shout
4. Read: 'Please wind the long red ribbon around the gift before tying the bow.' What does wind mean?
A) air moving outdoors
B) a winter storm
C) an instrument family
D) to wrap or coil around
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. He caught a huge bass in the lake before sunset yesterday.
2. The pipes were made of solid lead in the old building.
3. The ship's bow cut sharply through the rolling ocean waves.
4. She decided to refuse the offer because it felt unfair.
5. Workers collected the refuse from every bin along the avenue.
Homophones and Homographs
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Read: 'The deep bass thundered from the speakers as the band warmed up.' What does bass mean here?
A) a low musical sound or instrument
B) a freshwater fish
C) a tall basket
D) a wooden box
2. Read: 'Grandfather will lead us along the rocky trail to the old cabin.' What does lead mean?
A) a heavy gray metal
B) to guide or go in front
C) a thin wire
D) a pencil tip
3. Read: 'A small tear rolled down her cheek when she finished the novel.' What does tear mean?
A) to rip something quickly
B) a hurried run
C) a salty drop from the eye
D) a loud shout
4. Read: 'Please wind the long red ribbon around the gift before tying the bow.' What does wind mean?
A) air moving outdoors
B) a winter storm
C) an instrument family
D) to wrap or coil around
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) He caught a huge bass in the lake before sunset yesterday.
2) The pipes were made of solid lead in the old building.
3) The ship's bow cut sharply through the rolling ocean waves.
4) She decided to refuse the offer because it felt unfair.
5) Workers collected the refuse from every bin along the avenue.
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