Homophones Flashcard

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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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'pair' (a set of two) and 'pear' (a type of fruit) are homophones.

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Choose the correct homophone: My dog ate his __________ dinner in under a minute! (hole, whole)

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whole

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Choose the correct homophone: The ________ of the roses was beautiful! (cent, sent, scent)

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scent

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Choose the correct homophone: He would rather eat a _____ than an apple. (pair, pear)

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pear

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Choose the correct homophone: There are many fish in the __________. (see, sea)

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sea

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Choose the correct homophone: I am ______ years old. (ate, eight)

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eight

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What does 'scent' mean?

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Scent refers to a smell, especially a pleasant one.

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What does 'whole' mean?

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Whole means complete or entire, not divided.

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What does 'hole' mean?

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Hole refers to an opening or a hollow space in something.