Homophone Challenge

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What is a homophone?

Back

A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and may differ in spelling.

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Give an example of a pair of homophones.

Back

'to', 'two', and 'too' are examples of homophones.

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What is the difference between 'by' and 'buy'?

Back

'By' refers to the act of doing something, while 'buy' refers to the act of purchasing something.

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What does 'aloud' mean?

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'Aloud' means to speak or read in a voice that can be heard.

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What does 'allowed' mean?

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'Allowed' means permitted or given permission.

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What is the meaning of 'pray'?

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'Pray' means to speak to a deity or God, often in a form of worship.

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What is the meaning of 'prey'?

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'Prey' refers to an animal that is hunted or killed by another for food.

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What does 'knew' mean?

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'Knew' is the past tense of 'know', meaning to have knowledge or awareness of something.

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What does 'new' mean?

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'New' refers to something that has recently come into existence or is not previously known.

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What is the difference between 'whether' and 'weather'?

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'Whether' is used to introduce alternatives, while 'weather' refers to the state of the atmosphere at a given time.