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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'to', 'too', and 'two' are examples of homophones.

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What does 'tail' mean?

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A 'tail' is the part of an animal that extends from its back.

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What does 'tale' mean?

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A 'tale' is a story or a narrative.

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What does 'tall' mean?

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'Tall' describes something that has a greater height than usual.

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What is the correct homophone for this sentence: 'The sky is _____ on a clear day.'

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The correct homophone is 'blue'.

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What does 'aloud' mean?

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'Aloud' means to speak in a voice that can be heard.

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What does 'allowed' mean?

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'Allowed' means to be given permission to do something.

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What is the past tense of 'ride'?

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The past tense of 'ride' is 'rode'.

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What is the correct homophone for this sentence: 'We can't wait _______ be able to swim.'

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The correct homophone is 'to'.