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.

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'bare' and 'bear' are examples of homophones.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ is shining in the sky.

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sun (sounds like 'son')

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Fill in the blank: I will _____ you at the park.

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meet (sounds like 'meat')

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What does 'mail' mean?

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Mail refers to letters and packages sent through the postal system.

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What does 'male' mean?

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Male refers to the gender of a person or animal that is not female.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ is a large body of salt water.

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sea (sounds like 'see')

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Fill in the blank: I saw a _____ in the garden.

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bee (sounds like 'be')

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What does 'tale' mean?

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

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What does 'tail' mean?

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A tail is the part of an animal's body that extends from its back.