Homophones - 7th grade ELA

Front

What is a homophone?

Back

A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling.

Front

Give an example of homophones.

Back

'to', 'two', and 'too' are examples of homophones.

Front

What is the contraction for 'you are'?

Back

'you're' is the contraction for 'you are'.

Front

What does 'threw' mean?

Back

'Threw' is the past tense of 'throw', meaning to toss something.

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What does 'through' mean?

Back

'Through' means moving in one side and out of the other side.

Front

What is the difference between 'weather' and 'whether'?

Back

'Weather' refers to atmospheric conditions, while 'whether' is used to introduce alternatives.

Front

What does 'plain' mean in the context of homophones?

Back

'Plain' means simple or undecorated, while 'plane' can refer to a flat surface or an aircraft.

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What is the meaning of 'whose'?

Back

'Whose' is a possessive form used to ask about ownership.

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What does 'would' mean?

Back

'Would' is a modal verb used to indicate a conditional situation or a polite request.

Front

What is the meaning of 'right'?

Back

'Right' can mean correct or refer to a direction opposite of left.