Homophone Review/ Practice Week 12

Front

What is a homophone?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of a homophone pair.

Back

Weak and Week.

Front

What does 'weak' mean?

Back

Lacking strength or power.

Front

What does 'week' refer to?

Back

A period of seven days.

Front

Fill in the blank: The old man is too _________ to stand up. (weak/week)

Back

Weak.

Front

Fill in the blank: There are seven days in the ______________. (weak/week)

Back

Week.

Front

Fill in the blank: A vaccine uses a ___________ virus. (weak/week)

Back

Weak.

Front

Fill in the blank: The more I run, the less _____ I am. (weak/week)

Back

Weak.

Front

Fill in the blank: The organization will be electing ____ new president soon. (its/it's)

Back

Its.

Front

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is a possessive form, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.