HETERONYM: PRESENT
“In science class, my teacher asked me to present my project on volcanoes. I walked to the front and explained each step, using pictures to make it clear. While I spoke, she reminded the class to stay focused and present, paying attention to the details. Afterward, she handed out a worksheet with questions about the present state of technology and how it compares to the past. Later that afternoon, my friend shared a present he had received from his uncle: a fascinating book filled with photographs of animals. He let me flip through the pages, and we talked about what we learned.”
How many meanings did you find?
List of the different ways that this word can be used.
What are your thoughts:
Why do you think the teacher wanted everyone to stay present during the project presentation?
What makes a present from a family member feel special or meaningful?
How does studying the present help students compare it to the past?
SPEAK with P • I • E
P — Pronunciation
PREsent → gift
PREsent → current time
PREsent → being attentive
preSENT → to show or introduce
I — Intonation
He will preSENT his project today.
She stayed fully PREsent in class.
They studied the PREsent world.
He received a PREsent from his uncle.
E — Expression
PREsent (gift) → warm, appreciative, personal
PREsent (current time) → neutral, factual, explanatory
PREsent (attentive) → calm, mindful, focused
preSENT (to show) → confident, formal, prepared
