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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Give an example of a pair of homophones.

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'blew' (past tense of blow) and 'blue' (color) are an example of homophones.

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What is the homophone for 'meet'?

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The homophone for 'meet' is 'meat'.

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What is the homophone for 'sew'?

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The homophone for 'sew' is 'so'.

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What does the word 'waist' refer to?

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The word 'waist' refers to the part of the body between the ribs and hips.

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What is the homophone for 'stairs'?

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The homophone for 'stares' (to look fixedly) is 'stairs'.

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How can context help in understanding homophones?

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Context helps determine the correct meaning and spelling of homophones based on the surrounding words.

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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'.

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What is the importance of learning homophones?

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Learning homophones is important for improving spelling, writing clarity, and understanding spoken language.

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What is the homophone for 'flour'?

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The homophone for 'flour' (used in baking) is 'flower' (a blooming plant).