Understanding 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 a homophone for 'to'.

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Two and too are homophones for 'to'.

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What is the homophone for 'bare'?

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Bear.

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What does 'principal' mean in the context of a school?

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Principal refers to the head or leader of a school.

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What is the homophone for 'flower'?

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Flour.

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What does 'paws' refer to?

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Paws are the feet of an animal, especially a mammal.

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What is the homophone for 'knight'?

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Night.

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What does 'pause' mean?

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To pause means to take a break or stop temporarily.

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What is the homophone for 'sea'?

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See.

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What does 'principle' mean?

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Principle refers to a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.