English as funny language part II: HOMONYMS

>HOMONYMS

Carrying on from homophones, here we see homonyms (same spelling; different meaning)

• I’d like to book the book fair visit
• I bank at the bank on the river bank
• The dirty mark meant a lower mark
• The vet put the repair of Polly’s bill on my bill
• The table of prices are on each table
• Blow on it first and then give it a sharp blow
• I’ll strike you with this stick if you go on strike
• Forcing them to measure it would be a strong measure
• They’ll rifle your drawers in search of your rifle
• I think the referee will side with their side
• Those going on leave must leave before noon
• Peter collects the leaves and then leaves them here
• My refusal to give you money doesn’t mean I’m mean