Homophones Flashcard

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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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Give an example of homophones.

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

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What does 'flew' mean?

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'Flew' is the past tense of 'fly', meaning to move through the air.

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What does 'flu' refer to?

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'Flu' is short for influenza, a viral infection that affects the respiratory system.

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What does 'whole' mean?

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'Whole' means complete or entire, not divided.

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What does 'hole' mean?

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'Hole' refers to an opening or a hollow space in something.

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What does 'scent' mean?

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'Scent' refers to a smell, especially a pleasant one.

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What does 'cent' refer to?

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'Cent' is a unit of currency equal to one hundredth of a dollar.

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What does 'sea' mean?

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'Sea' refers to a large body of saltwater that is smaller than an ocean.

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What does 'see' mean?

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'See' means to perceive with the eyes.