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Look at the following sets of sentences. The possible meanings of the homonyms used are given in brackets. Match them.

1. a.  The valedictory address of the chief guest impressed everyone,

b.  She made a mistake in the address while posting the letter (location, speech) 

2. a.  The poor man’s mind was full of worry. 

b.  Do you mind passing the jam? (have an objection to, thoughts) 

3. a.  The soldier gave a complete account of the prisoner’s escape 

b.  The officer checked the ledger account (financial record, description) 

4. a.  He went to the ATM to draw some money. 

b.  The teachers draw pictures on the blackboard. 

c.  Don’t draw hasty conclusions without ample proof. 

d.  The offer of free balloons draws children to the park. (attract, sketch, infer, take out.)

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1. (a) speech,

(b) location; 

2. (a) thoughts, 

(b) have an objection to; 

3. (a) description, 

(b) financial record; 

4. (a) take out, 

(b) sketch, 

(c) infer, 

(d) attract

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