HOMONYMS FLASHCARD

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning, and sometimes a different spelling.

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Give an example of a homonym.

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'bat' (the flying mammal) and 'bat' (a piece of sports equipment used in baseball).

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a type of homonym that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and may have a different spelling.

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Provide an example of homophones.

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'flour' (used in baking) and 'flower' (a blooming plant).

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What is the homophone for 'to'?

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The homophones for 'to' are 'too' (also) and 'two' (the number 2).

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What does 'watch' mean in the context of time?

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To watch means to look at something attentively, such as watching a clock to check the time.

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What is the homophone for 'meet'?

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The homophone for 'meet' is 'meat'.

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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 is the difference between 'tail' and 'tale'?

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'Tail' refers to the rear part of an animal, while 'tale' refers to a story.

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What does 'trip' mean in the context of a journey?

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A trip refers to a journey or travel from one place to another.