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What is the general rule for adding a suffix to a word ending with a vowel?
What is the general rule for adding a suffix to a word ending with a vowel?
Which of the following words best demonstrates the rule of doubling the consonant at the end of a word when adding a suffix that starts with a vowel?
Which of the following words best demonstrates the rule of doubling the consonant at the end of a word when adding a suffix that starts with a vowel?
Which letter does not follow X when making a word plural?
Which letter does not follow X when making a word plural?
What sound does 'DGE' make when ending a word after a vowel?
What sound does 'DGE' make when ending a word after a vowel?
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Based on the text, what is the definition of homophones?
Based on the text, what is the definition of homophones?
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What distinguishes homographs from homophones?
What distinguishes homographs from homophones?
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Which rule states to always add E after Q in English words?
Which rule states to always add E after Q in English words?
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Which rule specifies that Y should be added at the end of a word instead of I?
Which rule specifies that Y should be added at the end of a word instead of I?
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In English, when does the I before E except after C rule apply?
In English, when does the I before E except after C rule apply?
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Which rule helps differentiate between singular and plural words ending in S?
Which rule helps differentiate between singular and plural words ending in S?
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What is the correct way to make words ending in Y plural?
What is the correct way to make words ending in Y plural?
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When does the rule 'U always after a Q' not apply?
When does the rule 'U always after a Q' not apply?
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What is the primary factor that helps the reader understand the meaning of a homograph?
What is the primary factor that helps the reader understand the meaning of a homograph?
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In the sentence 'Sally's giant hair bow fell to the floor as she took a bow,' what does the word 'bow' signify?
In the sentence 'Sally's giant hair bow fell to the floor as she took a bow,' what does the word 'bow' signify?
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What distinguishes homonyms from other types of words?
What distinguishes homonyms from other types of words?
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Which of the following can be classified as both homophones and homographs?
Which of the following can be classified as both homophones and homographs?
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Which term can be translated from Greek to mean 'same name'?
Which term can be translated from Greek to mean 'same name'?
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In the sentence 'The fine was reduced for his speeding ticket, and he felt fine,' what is the meaning of 'fine' in the second part of the sentence?
In the sentence 'The fine was reduced for his speeding ticket, and he felt fine,' what is the meaning of 'fine' in the second part of the sentence?
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What does the chart with examples of homonyms show?
What does the chart with examples of homonyms show?
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'Lead' is a homograph because it has multiple pronunciations.
'Lead' is a homograph because it has multiple pronunciations.
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