Homophones and homonyms

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and may have a different spelling.

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that has the same spelling and pronunciation as another word but has a different meaning.

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Provide an example of a homophone.

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'bare' and 'bear'.

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Provide an example of a homonym.

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'bat' (the flying mammal) and 'bat' (the sports equipment).

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What does 'you're' mean?

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'You're' is a contraction of 'you are'.

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What does 'your' mean?

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'Your' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership.

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What does 'it's' mean?

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'It's' is a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What does 'its' mean?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership by a non-human subject.

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What is the difference between 'to', 'too', and 'two'?

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'To' is a preposition, 'too' means also or excessively, and 'two' is the number 2.

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What is the meaning of 'paw' in the context of a dog?

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'Paw' means to scratch or hit with a paw.