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Homonyms are words that are spelled the same way but have different meanings. In this teaser, each sentence has two definitions placed in parentheses. Read each sentence carefully and determine what homonym can replace both definitions.
1. After eating a peach, Sam threw the (stone of the fruit) into a (deep hole in the earth).
2. Jane glanced at her (small, wrist-worn timepiece) and realized that it was time to (keep one's eyes fixed on) her favorite TV program.
3. The old man rubbed his (side of the forehead) as he silently prayed in the (place of worship).
4. After reading his speech, Mr. Jones took off his (spectacles) and joined the guests as they raised their (transparent, breakable drinking vessels) for a toast.
5. At the country (gathering for the sale of goods), the farmer got his (just and honest) share of popularity for his prize hogs.
1. After eating a peach, Sam threw the (stone of the fruit) into a (deep hole in the earth).
2. Jane glanced at her (small, wrist-worn timepiece) and realized that it was time to (keep one's eyes fixed on) her favorite TV program.
3. The old man rubbed his (side of the forehead) as he silently prayed in the (place of worship).
4. After reading his speech, Mr. Jones took off his (spectacles) and joined the guests as they raised their (transparent, breakable drinking vessels) for a toast.
5. At the country (gathering for the sale of goods), the farmer got his (just and honest) share of popularity for his prize hogs.
Answer
1. Pit2. Watch
3. Temple
4. Glasses
5. Fair
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