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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'sea' and 'see' are homophones.

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What does 'meet' mean?

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To meet means to come together with someone.

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What does 'meat' refer to?

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Meat refers to the flesh of animals used as food.

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What is the meaning of 'be'?

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'Be' is a verb that indicates existence or a state of being.

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What is a 'bee'?

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A bee is an insect known for producing honey and pollinating flowers.

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What does 'wood' refer to?

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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 future possibility or a polite request.

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What does 'through' mean?

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'Through' means moving in one side and out of the other side of something.

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What does 'threw' mean?

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'Threw' is the past tense of 'throw', meaning to propel something with force.