Homophones 2

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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 homophone pair.

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'bare' (without covering) and 'bear' (the animal).

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What does 'tale' mean?

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A 'tale' is a story, especially one that is imaginative or fictitious.

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What does 'tail' mean?

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A 'tail' is the rear part of an animal's body.

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What does 'grate' mean in cooking?

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To 'grate' means to shred food into small pieces using a grater.

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What does 'great' mean?

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'Great' means large in size, amount, or degree; excellent.

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What is the function of a 'brake' on a bike?

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A 'brake' is a device that slows down or stops the motion of the bike.

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What does 'break' mean?

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To 'break' means to separate into pieces or to stop functioning.

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What does 'buy' mean?

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To 'buy' means to purchase something in exchange for money.

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What does 'bye' mean?

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'Bye' is a short form of goodbye, used when parting.