Homophones

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What are homophones?

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.

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Give an example of homophones.

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'knight' and 'night'.

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What does 'knew' mean?

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The past tense of 'know', meaning to have knowledge of something.

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What does 'new' mean?

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Something that has recently come into existence or has not been used before.

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What is the meaning of 'sea'?

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A large body of saltwater that is smaller than an ocean.

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What is the meaning of 'see'?

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To perceive with the eyes.

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What does 'blue' refer to?

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A color that is often associated with the sky or the ocean.

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What does 'blew' mean?

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The past tense of 'blow', meaning to move air or cause something to move by air.

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What is the meaning of 'clothes'?

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Items worn to cover the body.

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What does 'close' mean?

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To shut something or to be near.