Thursday, 19 March 2015

Homonyms - Rock (As a noun and verb)


1.   (noun) – stone
Ø      ‘Why is your bag so heavy? Have you got rocks inside?’

2.   (noun) – music
Ø     I listen to all types of music, but rock music is my favourite.

3.   (verb) – move
Ø     Please rock the cradle if the baby cries.
Ø     Being a dedicated father, John gently rocked his daughter in his arms till she fell asleep.

4.   (verb) – shock

Ø     News of the kidnapping rocked the little town.

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