INFERRED HOMOPHONES X

Joseph Appel

 

In each sentence below are two words or phrases that can be re-written, by reference, as homophones. For example, in the sentence, The sun rose shining brightly, but sadly it was a day of grieving for the family. , the phrase the sun rose and the word grieving could be re-written as morning and mourning.  

 

1. The actors and actresses put on a performance for the "Untouchables" in India.

 

2.  Those under the care of the famous doctor knew they would have to wait quietly for an appointment.

 

3. The first sunbeams were enough to awaken the sleeping cattle.

 

4. His goals were set - he wanted  to visit historic Civil War battlegrounds.

 

5. What do legumes and lines have to do with behavior and manners?

 

6.  The idea for a rubber wheel might have originated in an ancient Phoenician city.

 

7. The Treasury Department will make a statement confirming the new price of a standard gold measure. 

Answers:

 

1. CAST - CASTE

2. PATIENTS - PATIENCE 

3. RAYS - RAISE

4. SIGHTS - SITES 

5. PEAS and QUEUES - P's and Q's

6. TIRE - TYRE

7. ANNOUNCE - AN OUNCE