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' (without covering) and 'bear' (the animal).

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What is the homophone for 'night'?

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'knight'.

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What is the homophone for 'rose'?

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'rows'.

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What is the homophone for 'blew'?

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'blue'.

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What is the homophone for 'pour'?

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'poor'.

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How can context help in understanding homophones?

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Context provides clues about which homophone is appropriate based on the meaning of the sentence.

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What is the significance of homophones in language?

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Homophones can create puns and wordplay, adding richness and humor to language.

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What is a common mistake made with homophones?

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Confusing them in writing, leading to incorrect meanings in sentences.

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How can one practice identifying homophones?

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By reading sentences and identifying words that sound the same but have different meanings.