Which of these is a homophone for 'pair'?

**The reasoning** A **homophone** is a word that *sounds exactly the same* as another word but has a different spelling and meaning. Let's check each option by saying them aloud: - **Pair** (two things) → sounds like /peər/ - **Pear** (the fruit) → sounds like /peər/ ✓ - **Peer** (to look closely, or an equal) → sounds like /peər/ ✓ - **Pier** (a platform over water) → sounds like /peər/ ✓ All four words are pronounced identically! They're all homophones of each other. The key principle: *homophones = same sound, different meaning and spelling.* **Why the wrong options tempt you** If you picked just A, B, or C, you likely thought only *one* word could be the homophone. But the question asks which options qualify — and when multiple answers fit, "All of the above" is correct. Don't stop checking after finding one match! **Quick takeaway** Homophones sound alike but look different — and **one word can have multiple homophones**, so always check every option before choosing!