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Discuss how you can use this Heteronym in your everyday life. Practice Using Idioms using the Heteronyms

HETERONYM 7: PRESENT

At the company celebration, Mira gave a small present to her mentor, wrapped in silver paper. Later, when it was her turn to speak, she felt nervous but stepped forward to present her report on the year’s progress. As she spoke, she stayed fully present, noticing every nod, every pause, every breath. When the meeting ended, her mentor opened the present and smiled, saying the real gift was seeing Mira’s confidence unfold in that moment.

Comprehension Questions

  1. What different meanings of present are shown?

  2. How does Mira’s confidence develop during the event?

  3. What connects the gift and the presentation?

Thought-Provoking Question

Can giving and showing gratitude sometimes mean the same thing?

Meanings of PRESENT

  1. Present (as in bent) – a gift.

  2. Present (as in resent) – to show, share, or deliver something.

  3. Present (as in bent) – the current time or moment.

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