Understanding Words — Flashcards

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. For example, 'brake' (to stop a vehicle) and 'break' (to damage something) sound the same but mean different things.

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1. Roll / Role: I like to roll the ball. (roll = move) | She got a role in the play. (role = part in a drama) 2. Soar / Sore: The bird will soar in the sky. (soar = fly high) | My leg is sore. (sore =…

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The dog likes to roll on the grass. 'Roll' means to move by turning over, which dogs often do.

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Using the correct homophone is important because even though they sound the same, they have different meanings. Using the wrong one can change the meaning of your sentence and confuse the reader.

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. For example, 'happy' is a synonym of 'joyful'.

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1. Courageous 2. Fearless 3. Heroic Example: The firefighter was courageous during the rescue.

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Correct answer: (a) finish. 'Complete' means to finish something fully.

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Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. For example, 'hot' and 'cold' are antonyms.