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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'Their' (possessive form of they) and 'there' (referring to a place) are examples of homophones.

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What is the difference between 'you're' and 'your'?

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'You're' is a contraction for 'you are', while 'your' is a possessive form of 'you'.

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What does 'too' mean in the context of 'too many'?

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'Too' means 'excessively' or 'more than necessary'.

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What is the contraction for 'they are'?

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'They're' is the contraction for 'they are'.

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What does 'two' refer to?

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'Two' is the number 2, used to indicate a quantity.

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How can you differentiate between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive form meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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What is the meaning of 'there' in a sentence?

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'There' is used to refer to a place or location.

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What does 'your' indicate in a sentence?

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'Your' indicates possession, meaning something belongs to you.

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What is the meaning of 'bored' in the context of 'they're bored'?

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'Bored' means feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest.