Which of the following is not a homophonic pair?
2018
Which of the following is not a homophonic pair?
Answer: A. Kite–Kit — The correct answer is Option A: Kite–Kit. ExplanationDefinition: A homophonic pair consists of two words that are pronounced the same but have different…
- A.
Kite–Kit
- B.
Stare–Stair
- C.
Principal–Principle
- D.
Steel–Steal
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Correct answer: A
The correct answer is Option A: Kite–Kit.
Explanation
Definition: A homophonic pair consists of two words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings and/or spellings.
Option A: Kite–Kit: These are not a homophonic pair because they have distinct pronunciations; "kite" has a long 'i' sound, while "kit" has a short 'i' sound.
Option B: Stare–Stair: These are a homophonic pair as they are pronounced identically.
Option C: Principal–Principle: These are a homophonic pair as they are pronounced identically.
Option D: Steel–Steal: These are a homophonic pair as they are pronounced identically.