Homophone Challenge

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What are homophones?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

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Give an example of a pair of homophones.

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An example of a pair of homophones is 'pair' (a set of two) and 'pear' (a type of fruit).

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What is the homophone for 'pray'?

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The homophone for 'pray' is 'prey'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

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What is the homophone for 'wear'?

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The homophone for 'wear' is 'where'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What is the homophone for 'rite'?

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The homophone for 'rite' is 'write'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What is the homophone for 'dying'?

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The homophone for 'dying' is 'dyeing'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What is the homophone for 'whether'?

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The homophone for 'whether' is 'weather'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

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How can context help in identifying homophones?

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Context helps in identifying homophones by providing clues about the meaning of the word in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What is a common mistake when using homophones?

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A common mistake is using the wrong homophone in writing, which can change the meaning of a sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

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Why is it important to understand homophones?

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Understanding homophones is important for effective communication and to avoid misunderstandings in writing.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

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