Homophones Spelling

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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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'bare' (without covering) and 'bear' (the animal).

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What does 'herd' mean?

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A group of animals, especially cattle.

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What does 'heard' mean?

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The past tense of hear; to have listened to something.

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What does 'peek' mean?

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To look quickly or secretly.

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What does 'peak' mean?

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The highest point of something, like a mountain.

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What does 'wait' mean?

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To stay in one place until something happens.

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What does 'weight' mean?

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The measure of how heavy something is.

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What does 'vein' mean?

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A tube in the body that carries blood.

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What does 'vane' mean?

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A device that shows the direction of the wind.