Question

read the sentence and study the table.
when you park on a hill, it is wise to use the hand ______ so the car stays stationary.

word | meaning
--- | ---
brake | n., a device that prevents movement
break | n., a gap resulting from damage
weal | n., a ridge of raised skin
wheel | n., a round object mounted on an axle

use the drop-down menus to answer the questions.
which homophone correctly completes the sentence?
which word provides a context clue that supports your answer?

Explanation:

Analyze the sentence and definitions

The sentence is: "When you park on a hill, it is wise to use the hand ______ so the car stays stationary."
The table provides definitions:

• brake: a device that prevents movement
• break: a gap resulting from damage
• weal: a ridge of raised skin
• wheel: a round object mounted on an axle

Determine the correct homophone

The sentence describes parking a car on a hill and keeping it "stationary" (preventing movement).
According to the table, a "brake" is "a device that prevents movement." Therefore, "brake" is the correct homophone.

Identify the supporting context clue

The word in the sentence that directly supports the choice of "brake" (preventing movement) is "stationary," which means not moving or staying in one place.

Answer:

Question 1

Which homophone correctly completes the sentence?
<blank>brake</blank>

Question 2

Which word provides a context clue that supports your answer?
<blank>stationary</blank>