HES Homophones

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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' and 'bear' are examples of homophones.

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What does 'for' mean?

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'For' is a preposition used to indicate the purpose of something.

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What does 'four' represent?

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'Four' is a number that represents the quantity 4.

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What does 'fore' mean?

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'Fore' is an old term used in golf to warn others of a flying ball.

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What is the meaning of 'crews'?

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'Crews' refers to groups of people working together, especially in jobs like construction or maintenance.

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What does 'cruise' mean?

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'Cruise' means to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, often used in the context of ships.

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What is 'wood'?

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'Wood' is the material that comes from trees, used for building and making furniture.

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What does 'would' mean?

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

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What does 'blew' refer to?

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'Blew' is the past tense of 'blow', meaning to move air or cause something to move by air.