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Homophones<br />
knead/need<br />
We had to knead the dough to make the bread.<br />
(Press—verb)<br />
I need to finish my homework tonight. (Require—verb)<br />
The new boy had need of a friend. (Required—noun)<br />
knew/new<br />
The clever boy knew the answer.<br />
(Identified—verb)<br />
My new shoes are very comfortable.<br />
(Recent—adjective)<br />
knight/night<br />
The group meets every Friday night.<br />
(Time of darkness—noun)<br />
The knight wore shining armour.<br />
(A noble—noun)<br />
lead/led<br />
We drew the picture using our lead pencils.<br />
(Metallic element—adjective)<br />
The guide led the way through the tunnels.<br />
(Showed—verb)<br />
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main/mane<br />
Road works were holding up traffic on the main road.<br />
(Principle, major—adjective)<br />
Words that cause confusion<br />
The lion’s mane was thick and bushy.<br />
(Hair on neck or face—noun)<br />
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