Homophones Flashcard

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word or two words that sound the same but have different meanings.

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Which word means 'the state of the atmosphere'?

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weather

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Which word means 'to express a choice between alternatives'?

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whether

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What is the meaning of 'sale'?

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A sale is an event where goods are sold at reduced prices.

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What is the meaning of 'sail'?

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To sail means to travel on water in a boat.

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Which word means 'a dry, barren area'?

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desert

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Which word means 'a sweet course eaten at the end of a meal'?

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dessert

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What is an example of a homophone pair?

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

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What is the homophone for 'knight'?

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night.

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What is the homophone for 'flour'?

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flower.