Understanding 'New' and 'Knew'

This video tutorial from Sparkle English explains the difference between the homophones 'new' and 'knew'. 'New' is an adjective meaning fresh or unused, while 'knew' is the past tense of the verb 'know'. The video provides examples for each word and includes practice sentences to help learners distinguish between them. Viewers are encouraged to practice by writing their own sentences in the comments.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• The difference between 'new' and 'knew'

• The difference between 'there' and 'their'

• The difference between 'accept' and 'except'

• The difference between 'to' and 'too'

Which of the following best describes the word 'new'?

• A noun referring to a person

• An adjective meaning fresh or unused

• An adverb describing an action

• A verb meaning to understand

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'new'?

• They are knew to the city.

• She has a new car.

• I new how to solve the puzzle.

• He knew the answer.

What is the past tense of the verb 'know'?

• New

• Knowed

• Known

• Knew

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'knew'?

• They are knew friends.

• She knew the answers to the test.

• He new the way home.

• I knew a new book.

In the sentence 'Jason knew the new kid at school', which word indicates familiarity?

• Knew

• New

• School

• Jason

Which sentence is incorrect?

• Do you like your knew book?

• He knew what to do when we were lost.

• I already knew that she got a new boyfriend.

• My boss hired a new assistant.

What should be the correct word in the sentence: 'I new all the answers on the test'?

• New

• Knew

• Known

• Know

What is the purpose of the final section of the video?

• To explain grammar rules

• To discuss pronunciation tips

• To review the quiz answers and encourage practice

• To introduce new vocabulary