Homonyms, Homographs and Homophones

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What are homonyms?

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Homonyms are words that sound the same or are spelled the same but have different meanings.

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What are homographs?

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Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may or may not be pronounced the same.

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What are homophones?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and may be spelled differently.

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Provide an example of a homonym.

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Bat (the flying mammal) and bat (a piece of sports equipment).

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Provide an example of a homograph.

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Lead (to guide) and lead (a type of metal).

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Provide an example of a homophone.

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Flour (used in baking) and flower (a blooming plant).

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What is the difference between homonyms and homophones?

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Homonyms can be both homographs and homophones, while homophones specifically refer to words that sound the same.

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What is the significance of context in understanding homonyms?

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Context helps determine the meaning of a homonym based on how it is used in a sentence.

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How can homographs be identified in sentences?

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Homographs can be identified by their spelling, and their meaning can be determined by the context in which they are used.

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What role do homophones play in language?

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