Homophones

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What are homophones?

Back

Words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.

Front

Give an example of homophones.

Back

'sea' and 'see'.

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What does 'knew' mean?

Back

The past tense of 'know', meaning to have knowledge of something.

Front

What does 'new' mean?

Back

Something that has just been made or is not old.

Front

What is the homophone for 'flower'?

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'flour'.

Front

What does 'hair' refer to?

Back

The strands that grow from the skin on a person's head.

Front

What does 'hare' mean?

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A fast-running, long-eared mammal similar to a rabbit.

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What is the homophone for 'close'?

Back

'clothes'.

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What does 'floor' mean?

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The bottom surface of a room.

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What does 'flour' refer to?

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A powder made by grinding raw grains, used in baking.