Homophones

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What are homophones?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.

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Give an example of homophones.

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

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What does 'pale' mean?

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'Pale' means having a light color or lacking intensity.

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What does 'pail' mean?

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'Pail' is a container used for carrying liquids or other substances.

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What does 'new' mean?

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'New' means something that is recently made, created, or discovered.

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What does 'knew' mean?

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'Knew' is the past tense of 'know', meaning to have had knowledge of something.

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What does 'right' mean in the context of direction?

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'Right' refers to the direction opposite of left.

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What does 'write' mean?

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'Write' means to form letters, words, or symbols on a surface.

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What does 'where' mean?

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'Where' is used to ask about a place or location.

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What does 'wear' mean?

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'Wear' means to have clothing or accessories on one's body.