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Homographs: Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may have different pronunciations. Now, let's find the required sets of words: (1) Three sets of homonyms: - Bass (a type of fish) / Bass (low-pitched sound) - Bark (sound a dog makes) / Bark (tree covering) - Dowse (search using a rod) / Douse (quickly put out a fire) (2) Three sets of homophones: - Rain (water falling from the sky) / Reign (rule of a monarch) / Rein (part of a bridle) - Flower (plant part) / Flour (finely ground grain) - Break (end a spell) / Brake (stop a vehicle) (3) Three sets of heteronyms: - Lead (metal) / Lead (to guide) - Wound (injury) / Wound (past tense of wind) - Invalid (not valid) / Invalid (physically disabled) (4) A set of homographs: - Bat (an animal) / Bat (used in baseball) Now, let's use these words in sentences to show the differences in meaning: (a) Homonym sentences: - I love the sound of bass when I listen to jazz music. - The bass was biting early in the morning by the lake. - The dog's bark startled me as I walked by the house. - I added a fresh layer of bark to the flower bed. - The magician will douse the flames with his cape. - After the argument, John doused the fire with water to cool it down. (b) Homophone sentences: - Rain was pouring down as I walked to the store. - The reign of Queen Elizabeth II has been long and prosperous. - Make sure the horse is wearing its rein properly. - She received a beautiful bouquet of flowers for her birthday. - To make bread, you need to mix flour and water. - The pitcher broke the bat during his at-bat. - Please break the news gently to the children. (c) Heteronym sentences: - The heavy lead weights held down the kite. - The captain will lead the team to victory. - He had to wound the cloth tightly around his leg. - After the storm, the wind had wound itself down. - The invalid's condition worsened over time. - The protesters carried signs that read "Invalid parking!"