Dew Ewe No You're Homophones? Quiz | Language Use

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1. Marshall just finished a poem last week. The marshal spotted an error right away. What is the correct way to fill in the blanks? My ____ was tested today by a teacher who said I would pay ___ throwing science homework away.

Answer: mettle, for

But I told him it wasn't okay
to stand before me and bray
when it said that a lion had pray.
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He sent me to the hallway.

The marshal chuckled at the irony and continued perusing poems.

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'Mettle' refers to a person's ability to cope with difficult situations, while 'for' is a preposition used, in this instance, to connect the crime and punishment of the poem.

2. Marshall's next poem didn't fare much better. He found a mistake himself, and the marshal pointed out one more. Which pair belongs in the blanks? Oh ye of radiant glow whose merest glance makes my heart ____ will your beauty be blown in the breeze or would you make me your ____?

Answer: seize, beau

A touch of red marked Marshall's cheeks. "That wasn't supposed to be in there," he exclaims. The marshal laughed, thinking back to his days of pitching woo. "Who could resist a poet of your magnitude?" he says, "I thought I was reading Justin Beiber lyrics." Marshall seemed relieved by this, although the marshal was inwardly having another laugh. "Let's move on to the next one," he intoned.

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'To seize' is to attack or overwhelm physically (in this case), and a 'beau' is simply a boyfriend.

3. The subsequent poem appeared to be a haiku ode to morning. The marshal immediately pointed to three instances of a word and explained only one of them was correct. Using the blanks as your guide, how did Marshall correct things this time? ____ covers the grass. ____ you know of its beauty? Yet nothing is ____

Answer: Dew, Do, due

The marshal was pleased to see not all of the youngsters around town have forsaken nature to glue their eyes to cellphone screens. The poem may not have turned his head, but the sentiment didn't go unappreciated. With newfound respect, the marshal moved on to the next piece in the prospective poet's portfolio.

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The correct definitions include:
dew - moisture condensed onto cool surfaces, particularly at night.
do - as a verbal auxiliary with 'know' to form an interrogative statement.
due - something that is owed.

4. The next work is a paragraph that appears to be for a homework assignment. It is discussing the best way to give credit for using someone's words verbatim. Since he isn't verifying content, the marshal agrees to help. What set of changes could the marshal suggest to complete the paragraph logically? It is not always easy to remember how to ____ an author. It's easy to lose ____ of what is necessary for a citation to be accurate. There are also various methods of citation which differ from each other in some respects. I've found it is easiest to use an internet ____ to automatically generate one based on the information you provide.

Answer: cite, sight, site

"You aren't actually planning on handing in an answer like that, are you?" the marshal asked. Marshall explained that he has provided the correct way to cite a quotation elsewhere and that the question garnering this response asked for the best way to ensure your citations are accurate. The marshal remained unconvinced. He said, "Why don't you think up a response that doesn't involve using a machine to do the work for you? I guarantee your teacher will appreciate it much more. Meanwhile, I'll take a little break."

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Definitions:
cite - to name in a citation (quotation)
sight - to see
site - the area where something is located

5. The marshal decided to use this quick break from proofreading to write out a short store list. The missus would be quite upset if he forgot an item again. Can you help fill in his store list with the appropriate words? -A wooden ____ for the garage -A new ____ for Suzie's art set -shaving cream -vodka -something to soothe the ____ after vodka night

Answer: pallet, palette, palate

The marshal inquired, "You know a pallette is a plate of armor at the armpit of a suit of armor, right?" Marshall began, "Well..." before sadly shaking his head no. The marshal lectured him on the finer points of medieval armor. Satisfied that he hadn't forgotten anything, the marshal returned to his duties. "I hope we're almost done," he thought.

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In this set of homophones, a pallet is a portable platform to handle and store materials, a palette is a thin board used by an artist to mix colors, and a palate is the roof of a mouth.

6. Upon his return, Marshall handed the marshal a scrap of paper. He said it was about love and duty, but it seemed more about bread and pain. How would the next lines be repaired? My girlfriend said she'd ____ some bread, and then would let it rise. I told her that it would stay flat, and I would ____ a pie. I went to flee, but she caught me, and ____ me- what a sigh- escaped my lips, I swung my hips, and ran so I'd not die.

Answer: knead, need, kneed

Wincing, the marshal asked if Marshall had a death wish. "Well, no, but I really do love a good cherry pie," he replied distantly, remembering the hours of pain followed by weeks of repentance and store-bought bread, "Let's move onto something a bit more positive."

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With the given usage, to knead is to prepare dough by mixing ingredients by hand, to need is to require, and kneed indicates someone using their knee to strike a blow against something.

7. Marshall pulled out another poem. He described it as "How I got back on my girlfriend's good side." It appeared to the marshal as though she may have forgiven him out of pity, since there were another 3 errors in this effort. How would the blanks be filled correctly? I would ____ any wares, and ____ any distance, to find a ____ of silver hue, a flower good enough for you.

Answer: peddle, pedal, petal

The marshal didn't understand how Marshall's teenage poetry would move any woman to forgive his transgression, but then again, he rarely knew how -his- actions would be perceived by the fairer sex, much less those of another. Maybe there was something to this sappy nonsense after all.

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In this example, "peddle any wares" indicates 'sell any goods'. "Pedal any distance" refers to the act of pedaling, as in a bicycle. A "petal of silver hue" is simply a single, silver leaf from the head of a flower.

8. The marshal looked at his watch, only 20 minutes until he had to begin patrolling. Observing a page of prose, he quickly outlined a few errors and gave which option as the correction? When visiting my grandfather in ____ last year, I saw something amazing. I got to go lobster catching on the Atlantic. We hoisted up the ____ sail and set off early Sunday morning. After arriving at our family's special spot and sending out our nets, we were shocked to see a lion's ____ jellyfish hanging in one. Having the largest species of jellyfish in our nets was so cool and its streaks of color, blue auras snaking around its brown body, made us gasp in wonder. We managed to lower the nets carefully enough that it slipped out and went safely on its way. Once we brought the nets back up, it appeared we had enough lobster for a grand cookout, so we headed home to prepare our supper.

Answer: Maine, main, mane

Finding he had little to say on the subject, the marshal mentioned he had time enough for two more items. Marshall dug to the bottom of his box to bring out his favorite piece for examination.

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Maine is a state in the U.S.A. The main sail is the primary sail of a vessel. Mane, in this instance, is part of the jellyfish's proper name, although it is in reference to their tentacles which resemble a lion's mane (the longer fur along their necks).

9. Marshall's favorite lines came next. The marshal marveled at the boy's spirit as he crossed out more ill-used homonyms. What should go in the blanks? I ascend to the ____ of my desire, hardly a ____ in this moment of joy. Yet as I ____ back at my journey here, I see the source of this hearts fire.

Answer: peak, pique, peek

"I had no idea you could use 'pique' as a noun," the marshal said, looking up from his dictionary. He still wasn't impressed with the poetry, but the poet in question could barely grow facial hair. "This boy could have a future," he thought, as he moved on to the day's last review.

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The following definitions are used:

Peak - the uppermost height or pinnacle
Pique - a feeling of annoyance or anger
Peek - a furtive glance

10. "This last one is a thank you for all your help," Marshall said, handing the marshal a small package with a note attached. The marshal looked and saw a short verse with several blank lines. What words complete the missive? Dear marshal, Thank you for your judicious use of ____ in your review of my work. It will be much easier to follow up on your corrections now. Enclosed, you will find some fresh ____. The beta-carotene will help you see on your nightly patrols. I wish I had a few ____ of jewelry for you and your wife, but mowing lawns doesn't cover that kind of expense. Just know that I appreciate your help both here and in the community. Yours, Marshall

Answer: carets, carrots, carats

The marshal thanked Marshall and headed towards the door. He was glad to have helped such a thoughtful young man, but he was no poet and looked forward to spending the night keeping the neighborhood safe from something other than the wrath of a teenager's misused homophones.

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You can find carets used in editing work to indicate where something should be inserted (carets could've been used in place of the blanks in each question, as well). A carrot is a biennial herb, whose root is eaten as a vegetable (or dangled in front of someone, literally or figuratively, to induce them to action). A carat is a unit of measure equal to 200 mg, and is generally used in the weighing of jewels and precious stones. It is a variant spelling of 'karat' which is also used to indicate the purity of gold.

Source: Author klinski_1987

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Dew Ewe No You're Homophones? Trivia Quiz

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