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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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Provide an example of a homophone pair.

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'deer' (the animal) and 'dear' (a term of endearment) are an example of a homophone pair.

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What is the homophone for 'their' that means 'they are'?

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'they're' is the homophone for 'their' that means 'they are'.

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What is the homophone for 'its' that means 'it is'?

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'it's' is the homophone for 'its' that means 'it is'.

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In the sentence 'They read their poems _______.', what is the correct homophone to fill in the blank?

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'aloud' is the correct homophone to fill in the blank.

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What does the word 'whole' mean in the context of the sentence 'We had the _______ gym to ourselves for class dodgeball!'?

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'whole' means complete or entire.

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What is the homophone for 'whole' that refers to a part of something?

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'hole' is the homophone for 'whole' that refers to an opening or cavity.

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In the context of the sentence 'Please ask the teacher if _________ due next week.', what is the correct homophone to fill in the blank?

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'it's' is the correct homophone to fill in the blank.

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What is the homophone for 'peace' that refers to a piece of something?

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'piece' is the homophone for 'peace' that refers to a part of something.

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What is the significance of using homophones correctly in writing?

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Using homophones correctly is important to ensure clarity and avoid misunderstandings in communication.