Mastering Homophones Flashcard 1

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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.

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Provide an example of homophones.

Back

'Flour' (used in baking) and 'Flower' (a blooming plant) are examples of homophones.

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What is the homophone for 'write'?

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'Right' is a homophone for 'write', but it has a different meaning.

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What does 'they're' mean?

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'They're' is a contraction of 'they are'.

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

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'Its' is a possessive form meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it’s' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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What does 'know' mean?

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'Know' means to be aware of or have knowledge about something.

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What is the homophone for 'passed'?

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'Past' is a homophone for 'passed', but it refers to a time before the present.

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What does 'no' mean?

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'No' is used to indicate a negative response or denial.

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What is the homophone for 'there'?

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'Their' is a homophone for 'there', indicating possession.

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What does 'right' mean in the context of direction?

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'Right' refers to the direction opposite of left.