Question

When words with the same spelling or pronunciation are used in such a way that they convey more than one meaning, the figure of speech involved is called a pun.
A pun is a play upon words. For example,

1. Hello! How’s life?
2. Hell, O! It’s a strife.

Find other examples of pun with the help of your parents/teacher.

1. _________________
2. _________________
3. _________________
4. _________________

Answer 1

1. When his wife died, he cried for a second.
2. Living life depends on the liver.
3. You cannot buy a cap for your knee.
4. Don't cross the bridge of your nose.

Answer 2

1. Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
2. I’ve been to the dentist many times, so I know the drill.
3. The calendar’s days are numbered.
4. A bicycle can’t stand on its own because it’s two-tired.