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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Give an example of a pair of homophones.

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'to', 'two', and 'too' are examples of homophones.

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What does the word 'cent' mean?

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

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What does the word 'sent' mean?

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'Sent' is the past tense of 'send', meaning to cause something to go to a destination.

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What does the word 'peek' mean?

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'Peek' means to look quickly or secretly at something.

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What does the word 'vein' refer to in the human body?

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A 'vein' is a blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart.

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What does the word 'weight' mean in terms of measurement?

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'Weight' refers to the measure of how heavy something is.

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How can you use 'bare' in a sentence?

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'Bare' means without covering; for example, 'He walked on the bare ground.'

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How can you use 'bear' in a sentence?

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'Bear' can mean to carry or support; for example, 'I can bear the weight of the box.'

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What is the difference between 'flower' and 'flour'?

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'Flower' is a plant structure, while 'flour' is a powder made from ground grains used in baking.