Problem
In the English Language spelling, pronunciation, part of speech and meaning of words are interlinked. An understanding of this relationship is key to successful communication. Carefully read the instructions to each question below and complete the task as required. The word 'wound' as used in the following sentences carry different meanings. The wound on his forehead became infected, which led to his death. The technician wound the electric wire around the iron rod to make.
1. Explain the meaning that the 'wound' carries in each of the sentences. Also indicate the grammatical function that the word carries in the context of each sentence.
2. The word 'wound' as used in the sentences has the same spelling but pronounced differently. This is what we call a heteronym. Other words have a different relationship, they are spelled the same but carry different meanings. These are called homographs.
a. Provide two pairs of words that are homographs.
b. Formulate two sentences to illustrate how the words are used in context.
c. State the part of speech of each word.
d. State the meaning of each word as used in the sentence.