Flashcard on Compound Words and Homophones

Front

How do you spell this word?

Back

new

Answer explanation

'new' means it has not be used before.

'knew' in the past tense is 'know'.

The 'k' is silent!

'You can say 'I already knew that'.

Front

Which word matches the picture?

Back

blue

Answer explanation

'blue' is a colour.

'blew' in the past tense is 'blew'.

You can say 'I blew out my birthday candles last birthday.'

Front

What homophone describes the picture?

Back

bee

Answer explanation

a 'bee' is an insect.

'to be' is a verb that changes to these words. We can also say 'I want to be ______.'

Front

What homophone describes the picture?

Back

night

Answer explanation

'night' is when the sky is dark.

'knight' wears armour.

But you don't say the 'k'. It is silent!

Front

What homophone describes the picture?

Back

right

Answer explanation

'right' is a direction.

'write' has a silent 'w'!

Front

What homophone describes the picture?

Back

sea

Answer explanation

'sea' is a large piece of water.

'see' means to watch or look.