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 has a different meaning and often a different spelling.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

Give an example of a pair of homophones.

Back

'bare' and 'bear' are an example of homophones.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What does the term 'aloud' mean?

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

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

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What does the term 'allowed' mean?

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'Allowed' means permitted or given permission to do something.

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CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

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What is the meaning of 'by' in the context of the sentence?

Back

'By' indicates the means or method of doing something.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does 'buy' mean?

Back

'Buy' means to purchase something.

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

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What is a 'rite'?

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A 'rite' is a ceremonial act or a formal procedure.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What does 'write' mean?

Back

'Write' means to compose text or inscribe characters.

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CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

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What is the role of a 'knight'?

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A 'knight' is a person granted an honorary title of knighthood by a head of state for service to the monarch or country.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What does 'night' refer to?

Back

'Night' refers to the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

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CCSS.L.5.5C