Homophones Flashcards
What are homophones?
Words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.
True or False: ‘to’ and ‘too’ are homophones.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘Their’, ‘there’, and ‘____’ are homophones.
they’re
Which of the following is NOT a homophone: ‘bare’, ‘bear’, ‘beer’?
‘beer’
What is an example of a homophone pair?
‘flour’ and ‘flower’
True or False: Homophones can have the same spelling.
False
What is the homophone for the word ‘write’?
‘right’
Multiple Choice: Which of the following words is a homophone for ‘sea’? A) See B) Cee C) Si
A) See
What does ‘homophone’ derive from?
The Greek words ‘homo’ meaning ‘same’ and ‘phone’ meaning ‘sound’.
Fill in the blank: ‘Peace’ and ‘_____’ are homophones.
piece
True or False: ‘Knight’ and ‘night’ are homophones.
True
Which word is a homophone for ‘capital’?
‘capitol’
What is the significance of learning homophones?
It helps improve spelling and understanding of the language.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following pairs are homophones? A) Plane, Plain B) Rain, Reign C) All of the above
C) All of the above
Fill in the blank: ‘Mail’ and ‘_____’ are homophones.
male
What is a common mistake made with homophones?
Using the wrong homophone in writing.
True or False: ‘Site’ and ‘sight’ are homophones.
True
What is the homophone for ‘bored’?
‘board’
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a homophone? A) Brake B) Break C) Both
C) Both
What is an example of a homophone that can change the meaning of a sentence?
‘bare’ vs ‘bear’
Fill in the blank: ‘Sew’ and ‘_____’ are homophones.
so
True or False: ‘Flower’ and ‘flour’ are homophones.
True
What is a strategy for remembering homophones?
Creating mnemonic devices or sentences.
What do homophones enhance in language learning?
Listening skills and vocabulary.
