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 is the homophone for 'sea'?

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'see' (to perceive with the eyes).

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What is the homophone for 'flour'?

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'flower' (a blooming plant).

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What does 'knight' mean?

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A knight is a person who served as a mounted soldier in the past.

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What does 'night' mean?

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Night is the time of day when it is dark outside, typically after sunset.

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What is the homophone for 'mail'?

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'male' (referring to the gender).

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What is the homophone for 'bark'?

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'bark' (the sound a dog makes) and 'bark' (the outer covering of a tree).

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What does 'steal' mean?

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To take something that does not belong to you.

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What does 'steel' mean?

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Steel is a strong metal made from iron.