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 'eight' mean?

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'Eight' is the number 8.

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What does 'ate' mean?

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'Ate' is the past tense of 'eat'.

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What does 'sea' refer to?

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'Sea' refers to a large body of saltwater.

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What does 'see' mean?

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'See' means to perceive with the eyes.

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What does 'allowed' mean?

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'Allowed' means permitted or given permission.

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What does 'aloud' mean?

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'Aloud' means to speak in a voice that can be heard.

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What does 'knight' refer to?

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'Knight' is a title for a man who served as a mounted soldier in the past.

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What does 'night' mean?

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'Night' is the time of day when it is dark outside.