Read the definitions of homonyms and choose the right option. 1. letter
a) a written/printed message you send to somebody
b) a written/printed sign representing a sound in a language
1) A sentence always begins with a capital letter.
2) Will you post this letter for me?
2. glasses
a) spectacles
b) drinking containers
1) And now, please, prepare your glasses for juice!
She has been wearing glasses since childhood.
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3. play
a) participate in a sport/game
b) a theatre piece
1) Let's go and see that new play everybody is talking about.
2) Shall we play bingo or chess?
4. left
a) past tense of leave
b) on the side where your heart is
1) She left without saying goodbye.
2) Standing to my left is my brother Jim.
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Lartenok Lartenok  21.12.2023 23:19
Sure, I can help you with that! Here is a detailed explanation of the options for each word:

1. letter:
- Option a) "a written/printed message you send to somebody": This definition refers to a piece of communication that is sent to someone. For example, when you want to send a message to a friend or family member, you usually write it in a letter and send it through the mail.
- Option b) "a written/printed sign representing a sound in a language": This definition refers to the individual characters of an alphabet that represent specific sounds in a language. For example, the letter 'A' represents the sound "æ" in English.

Now let's look at the sentences to determine the correct option:
1) "A sentence always begins with a capital letter." In this sentence, the word "letter" refers to the written/printed sign representing a sound in a language, as it is talking about the character at the beginning of a sentence. So, the correct option is b.

2) "Will you post this letter for me?" In this sentence, the word "letter" refers to a written/printed message you send to somebody, as it talks about sending a message through mail. Therefore, the correct option is a.

2. glasses:
- Option a) "spectacles": This definition refers to the eyewear that helps improve a person's vision. These are usually worn in front of the eyes and are known as glasses or spectacles.
- Option b) "drinking containers": This definition refers to the specific type of container that is used for drinking beverages.

Now let's analyze the sentences:
1) "And now, please, prepare your glasses for juice!" In this sentence, the word "glasses" refers to the drinking containers, as it talks about preparing them for juice. Therefore, the correct option is b.

2) The question does not provide any additional information or context for the word "glasses." Therefore, we cannot determine the correct option based on the given choices.

3. play:
- Option a) "participate in a sport/game": This definition refers to engaging in a physical or mental activity for amusement, usually involving rules and competition.
- Option b) "a theatre piece": This definition refers to a performance presented on a stage, often involving actors and a scripted storyline.

Let's analyze the sentences provided:
1) "Let's go and see that new play everybody is talking about." In this sentence, the word "play" refers to a theater piece, as it talks about seeing a performance. Therefore, the correct option is b.

2) "Shall we play bingo or chess?" In this sentence, the word "play" refers to participating in a sport/game, as it talks about engaging in an activity. Thus, the correct option is a.

4. left:
- Option a) "past tense of leave": This definition refers to the action of departing or going away from a particular place or situation in the past tense.
- Option b) "on the side where your heart is": This definition refers to the direction or position to the left side of a person's body.

Now let's analyze the sentences given:
1) "She left without saying goodbye." In this sentence, the word "left" refers to the past tense of the action "leave," as it talks about someone departing. Therefore, the correct option is a.

2) "Standing to my left is my brother Jim." In this sentence, the word "left" refers to the direction on the side where your heart is, as it talks about someone's position. Thus, the correct option is b.

I hope this explanation helps you understand the meanings of the words and choose the right options for the given definitions. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!
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