Question

determining the correct homophone
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
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?
break
which word provides a context clue that supports your
answer? stationary

Explanation:

First Question (Which homophone correctly completes the sentence?):

To determine the correct homophone, we analyze the context. The sentence is about parking on a hill and keeping the car stationary. The word "brake" means a device that prevents movement, which fits the context of stopping the car from moving. "Break" refers to a gap from damage, "weal" is about skin, and "wheel" is a round object, so none of these fit as well as "brake".

The word "stationary" means not moving. The purpose of using the hand (brake) is to keep the car from moving, so "stationary" clues us that we need a device to prevent movement, which is what "brake" does. Other words in the sentence like "park" or "hill" don't directly relate to the function of the device as clearly as "stationary".

Answer:

brake

Second Question (Which word provides a context clue that supports your answer?):