Common Homophones Flashcard 1

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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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What does 'wear' mean?

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To have clothing on your body.

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What does 'where' mean?

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A question word used to ask about a place.

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What does 'cell' mean?

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A small room, often used for prisoners or a basic unit of life in biology.

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What does 'sell' mean?

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To give something to someone in exchange for money.

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What does 'mail' mean?

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Letters and packages sent through the postal system.

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What does 'male' mean?

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A term used to describe a boy or man.

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What does 'ate' mean?

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The past tense of eat, meaning to have consumed food.

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What does 'eight' mean?

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The number that comes after seven.

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Give an example of a homophone pair.

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'bare' and 'bear'.