Homophones

Front

What is a homophone?

Back

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

Front

Provide an example of homophones.

Back

'bare' and 'bear' are examples of homophones.

Front

What is the correct form: 'it's' or 'its' in the sentence: '_______ raining outside'?

Back

'it's' is the correct form, meaning 'it is'.

Front

Choose the correct homophone: 'They forgot to take _______ Word Wisdom Journal with them!'

Back

'their' is the correct homophone, indicating possession.

Front

What is the difference between 'then' and 'than'?

Back

'then' refers to time, while 'than' is used for comparisons.

Front

Fill in the blank: 'I am smarter ______ all of them.'

Back

'than' is the correct word to use for comparison.

Front

In the sentence 'I will go to a cafe to drink a latte and than I'll go on a date.', which word is incorrect?

Back

'than' should be 'then' to indicate sequence.

Front

What does 'its' signify in a sentence?

Back

'its' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership.

Front

What does 'it's' signify in a sentence?

Back

'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

Front

Choose the correct form: 'If I get a new dog, ______ name will be Dexter.'

Back

'its' is the correct form, indicating possession.