Homophones

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What are homophones?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.

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Provide an example of homophones.

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An example of homophones is 'their', 'there', and 'they're'.

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What is the difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

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'Your' is a possessive adjective, while 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

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What is the correct usage of 'effect' in a sentence?

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'Effect' is a noun that refers to a change that has occurred due to an action.

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What is the correct usage of 'affect' in a sentence?

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'Affect' is a verb that means to influence something.

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How do you determine the correct homophone to use in a sentence?

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Consider the context of the sentence to determine which homophone fits the meaning.

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What is the meaning of 'than' in comparison?

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'Than' is used to make comparisons between two things.

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What is the meaning of 'then' in a sequence?

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'Then' is used to indicate time or a sequence of events.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive form, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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What is the role of 'which' in a question?

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'Which' is used to ask about a specific item or choice among a set.