Homophones

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling.

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Provide an example of a homophone pair.

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'pair' (a set of two) and 'pear' (a type of fruit).

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What is the homophone for 'piece' that means a part of something?

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'peace', which refers to a state of tranquility.

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What is the homophone for 'pause' that means to stop temporarily?

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'paws', which refers to the feet of an animal.

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What is the homophone for 'blue' that refers to a color?

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'blew', which is the past tense of 'blow'.

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What is the homophone for 'hear' that means to perceive sound?

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'here', which refers to a location.

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What is the homophone for 'they're' that is a contraction of 'they are'?

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'their', which indicates possession.

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What is the homophone for 'to' that indicates direction?

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'too', which means also or excessively.

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What is the homophone for 'flour' used in baking?

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'flower', which is a blooming plant.

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What is the homophone for 'knight' that refers to a noble warrior?

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'night', which refers to the time of day when it is dark.