Grammar: Unit 2 Review

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What is a homophone?

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

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Give an example of homophones.

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

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What is the correct homophone in the sentence: 'Can you _________ that noise?'

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'hear' is the correct homophone.

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What is the correct homophone in the sentence: 'I am not sure what time ___ leaving for the movies.'

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'they're' is the correct homophone.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Is the sentence 'The woman has a heart of gold.' a simile or a metaphor?

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'The woman has a heart of gold.' is a metaphor.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a letter or group of letters added at the end of a word to change its meaning.

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Identify the suffix in the word 'quietly'.

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'ly' is the suffix in the word 'quietly'.

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What is the correct homophone in the sentence: 'I forgot _________ do my homework.'

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'to' is the correct homophone.