Homophones

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling.

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Give an example of a pair of homophones.

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'bare' and 'bear' are examples of homophones.

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What is the homophone for 'to' that means 'in the direction of'?

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'too' is the homophone for 'to' that means 'also'.

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What is the homophone for 'flower' that refers to a period of time?

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'flour' is the homophone for 'flower'.

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What does the word 'bored' mean?

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'Bored' means feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity.

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What does the word 'board' refer to in the context of games?

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'Board' refers to a flat surface used for playing games, such as a game board.

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What is the homophone for 'scene' that refers to a part of a play or movie?

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'seen' is the homophone for 'scene'.

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What is the difference between 'which' and 'witch'?

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'Which' is a pronoun used to ask questions or specify, while 'witch' refers to a person who practices witchcraft.

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How can context help in understanding homophones?

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Context helps determine the meaning of homophones by providing clues based on the surrounding words and sentences.

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What is a common mistake when using homophones?

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A common mistake is confusing words like 'their', 'there', and 'they're' due to their similar pronunciation.