Using the Correct Homonym to Complete Two Sentences Part 2

Homonyms are words that sound the same and are spelled the same, but have different meanings.

The word rock has several different meanings:

 

a. The mother liked to rock her baby before putting him to bed.

In this sentence, the word “rock” is a verb, telling us something that the mother does.

 

b. I found a round, smooth rock in the river

this sentence, the word “rock” is a noun, naming a thing we found in the river.

 

c. I enjoy listening to rock music.

In this sentence, the word “rock” is an adjective, describing a type of music.