Homophones

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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.

Back

'pair' (a set of two) and 'pear' (a type of fruit).

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What does 'its' mean?

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate that something belongs to it.

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What does 'it's' mean?

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'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

Front

Fill in the blank: Please ask the teacher if _________ due next week. (its/it's)

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'It's' is the correct answer.

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What does 'blew' mean?

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'Blew' is the past tense of 'blow', meaning to move air.

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What does 'blue' refer to?

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'Blue' is a color.

Front

Fill in the blank: Giana told us to go into the ______ door on the right. (blue/blew)

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'Blue' is the correct answer.

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What does 'paws' refer to?

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'Paws' are the feet of an animal, especially a four-legged one.

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What does 'pause' mean?

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'Pause' means to stop temporarily.