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Some word have similar sound, but different meaning. Choose the correct word from the options and fill in the blank. This sum is ______.

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Some word have similar sound, but different meaning. Choose the correct word from the options and fill in the blank.

This sum is ______.

Options

  • right

  • write

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This sum is right.

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Chapter 6.1 Hiawatha
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