HMH Module 4 Week 2 Homophone Practice

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What is a homophone?

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

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Provide an example of a homophone pair.

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An example of a homophone pair is 'to', 'too', and 'two'.

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What does the word 'pedal' refer to in the context of a bicycle?

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The word 'pedal' refers to a lever that is pushed by the foot to propel the bicycle.

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What does 'overdue' mean in relation to library books?

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'Overdue' means that the library book has not been returned by the due date.

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What is the contraction for 'who is'?

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The contraction for 'who is' is 'who's'.

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What does 'lessen' mean in the context of risk?

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'Lessen' means to reduce or decrease the chances of something happening.

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What is the difference between 'whose' and 'who's'?

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'Whose' is a possessive pronoun used to ask about ownership, while 'who's' is a contraction for 'who is'.

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How can context help determine the meaning of homophones?

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Context can provide clues about which homophone is appropriate based on the surrounding words and the overall meaning of the sentence.

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What is an example of a sentence using 'whose'?

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An example of a sentence using 'whose' is: 'Whose book is this on the table?'

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What is an example of a sentence using 'lessen'?

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An example of a sentence using 'lessen' is: 'Wearing a seatbelt can lessen the risk of injury in a car accident.'