Homophone Trivia: How's Your Grammar? Quiz
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What do you know about homophones? Homophones are words that are spelled differently and have different meanings. The homophones which have as many as seven spellings are called multigyms. There may be differences in the dialect pronunciations and usage of old words. There can be many different groupings of homophones. Find out how well you know homophones, take the quiz.
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In the forest, you might see a grizzly __________.
- A.
Bear
- B.
Bare
Correct Answer
A. BearExplanation
In the forest, you might see a grizzly bear. The word "bear" is the correct answer because it is a type of animal that can be found in forests, including grizzly bears. "Bare" is not the correct answer as it means without any covering or clothing and does not make sense in the given context.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Don't get too close to the bear, it might ________ you!
- A.
Byte
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Bite
Correct Answer
B. BiteExplanation
The word "bite" is the correct answer because it is the appropriate verb to describe what a bear might do to someone if they get too close. The sentence is warning against getting too close to the bear because it might bite you, indicating that the bear could potentially attack or harm someone.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Can you _______ me?
- A.
Hear
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Here
Correct Answer
A. HearExplanation
The word "hear" is the correct answer because it is the appropriate word to use in the given sentence. The sentence is asking if the person is able to hear the speaker. The word "here" does not make sense in this context as it does not relate to the sense of hearing.Rate this question:
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- 4.
That app costs 99 _______.
- A.
Cents
- B.
Sense
Correct Answer
A. CentsExplanation
The correct answer is "cents" because the sentence is referring to the cost of the app, which is typically measured in cents rather than sense.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Hey, who _____ all the pizza?
- A.
Eight
- B.
Ate
Correct Answer
B. AteExplanation
The correct answer is "ate" because it is the past tense form of the verb "eat" and it correctly completes the question asking who consumed or consumed all the pizza.Rate this question:
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- 6.
You can pay with cash or write a _______.
- A.
Cheque
- B.
Czech
Correct Answer
A. ChequeExplanation
The correct answer is "cheque" because the sentence is discussing different payment options, and "cheque" is a commonly accepted form of payment. The word "Czech" is a play on words, as it sounds similar to "cheque" but refers to the nationality of someone from the Czech Republic, which is unrelated to the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 7.
I want new _______ for my birthday.
- A.
Close
- B.
Clothes
Correct Answer
B. ClothesExplanation
The context of the sentence suggests that the person wants something new for their birthday. Since "clothes" is the only option related to personal belongings or items that can be given as a gift, it is the most suitable answer.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Do you like to eat ______ for breakfast?
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Serial
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Cereal
Correct Answer
B. CerealExplanation
The correct answer is "cereal" because it is a common food item that is typically consumed for breakfast. "Serial" refers to a series of things, such as a television show or a set of numbers, and is not related to breakfast or food in general.Rate this question:
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- 9.
She _____ with her mouth closed.
- A.
Chews
- B.
Choose
Correct Answer
A. ChewsExplanation
The correct answer is "chews" because it is the present tense form of the verb "to chew," which means to grind or crush food with the teeth. In this sentence, the word "with her mouth closed" indicates that the action is currently happening, so the present tense form of the verb should be used.Rate this question:
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- 10.
I'm going to _____ it on eBay.
- A.
Cell
- B.
Sell
Correct Answer
B. SellExplanation
The correct answer is "sell." The verb "sell" means to exchange goods or services for money. In this context, the speaker is stating their intention to sell something on eBay, which is an online platform for buying and selling items.Rate this question:
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