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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Provide an example of a homophone pair.

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'You're' (you are) and 'Your' (possessive form of you) are an example of a homophone pair.

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What does 'you're' mean?

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'You're' is a contraction of 'you are'.

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What does 'your' indicate?

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'Your' is a possessive adjective used to indicate ownership.

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What is the meaning of 'their'?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate that something belongs to them.

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What does 'its' refer to?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate that something belongs to it.

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What is the difference between 'too' and 'to'?

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'Too' means also or excessively, while 'to' is a preposition used to indicate direction, place, or position.

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What is the meaning of 'too tired'?

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'Too tired' means excessively tired, indicating that someone is unable to do something due to fatigue.

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How can you remember the difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

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Remember that 'you're' can be replaced with 'you are' in a sentence, while 'your' indicates possession.

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What is a common mistake when using homophones?

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A common mistake is confusing 'their', 'there', and 'they're'.