Homonyms and Homophones Flashcard

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning, such as 'bat' (the animal) and 'bat' (the sports equipment).

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a type of homonym that sounds the same as another word but is spelled differently and has a different meaning, like 'sea' and 'see'.

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Give an example of a homophone.

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An example of a homophone is 'flour' (used for baking) and 'flower' (a blooming plant).

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What does the word 'sea' mean?

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The word 'sea' refers to a large body of salt water that is smaller than an ocean.

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What does the word 'mail' mean?

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The word 'mail' refers to letters and packages that are sent through the postal system.

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What does the word 'flour' mean?

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The word 'flour' is a powder made from grinding grains, used in baking.

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What does the word 'break' mean?

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The word 'break' means to take a short rest or pause.

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What does the word 'blew' mean?

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The word 'blew' is the past tense of 'blow', meaning to push air out.

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What is the difference between 'blue' and 'blew'?

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'Blue' is a color, while 'blew' is the past tense of the verb 'blow'.

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What is an example of a homonym?

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An example of a homonym is 'bark' (the sound a dog makes) and 'bark' (the outer covering of a tree).