Why English is hard to understand

1) The bandage was wound around the wound.

2) The farm was used to produce produce .

3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.

4)He could lead if he would get the lead out.

5) The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.
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6) Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present .

7) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.

8) I did not object to the object.

9) There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row

10) They were too close to the Door to close it.

11) To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow.

12) The wind was too strong to wind the sail.

13) Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear.

14) I had to subject the subject to a series of tests.

15) How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend?

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