Double Take Headlines Answer Key

In this worksheet, students analyze humorous and ambiguous newspaper headlines that contain homographs-words with multiple meanings. Each headline can be interpreted in two ways, and students are asked to write both possible meanings and explain how context influences understanding. This task sharpens reading comprehension and semantic flexibility by encouraging learners to think critically about word choice and ambiguity. By exploring examples like “Teacher Strikes Idle Kids” or “Eye Drops Off Shelf,” students learn how phrasing can completely alter meaning. The activity promotes higher-level thinking and vocabulary awareness through real-world media examples.

Curriculum Skills Explored

English Language Arts – Understanding Multiple-Meaning Words

English Language Arts – Critical Reading and Interpretation

English Language Arts – Vocabulary in Context

English Language Arts – Analyzing Word Choice and Ambiguity

This worksheet is part of our Homographs collection.