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2.3 The Fear Place
Homophones--words that sound alike but have different spellings and meanings
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The hiker makes her way (in and out of) a narrow canyon. | through |
| As she climbs, objects below (appear) to get smaller. | seem |
| She kneels beside the (tunnel) of a ground squirrel. | burrow |
| In the distance she can see a snow-capped (summit). | peak |
| Will she (be cold) when she gets to the top? | freeze |
| She takes a quick (glance). | peek |
| The (stitch) in her boot rubs her heel. | seam |
| She's a long way from the (city section) of Brooklyn! | borough |
| If she (tossed) a stone, it might cause a rockslide below. | threw |
| Watching an eagle fly (liberates) her from her fear. | frees |