Homophones (to/too/two) - Halloween Pretest

Homophones
Halloween dates back _____ ancient Celtic festivals which were intended to ward off ghosts.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

Homophones
The Celts lit bonfires _____ honor the dead and to help the departed find their way.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

Homophones
The tradition of giving out treats to children is thought _____ have evolved to prevent mischief and pranks.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

Homophones
People used _____ carve turnips to create lanterns, which later evolved into the pumpkin carving we see today.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

Homophones
The costumes were originally intended to be spooky, but nowadays they are _____ diverse to fit just one category.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

Homophones
The Jack-o’-lanterns' grimaces are meant to be scary, but some find them _____ amusing to be frightening.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

Homophones
Many people think that eating candy corn is an essential Halloween experience, but others find it _____ sweet.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.W.7.2D

Homophones
Halloween and the Mexican Day of the Dead are _____ separate holidays with similar themes but different traditions.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

Homophones
There were originally _____ different kinds of Jack-o’-lanterns: one to frighten away evil spirits, and another to light the way for wandering souls.

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CCSS.L.7.3A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

Homophones
The _____ colors most associated with Halloween are orange and black, representing the harvest and the death of summer respectively.

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CCSS.L.7.4A