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' and 'bear' are examples of homophones.

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What is the homophone for 'sail'?

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The homophone for 'sail' is 'sale'.

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What is the homophone for 'hour'?

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The homophone for 'our' is 'hour'.

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What is the homophone for 'hair'?

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The homophone for 'hare' is 'hair'.

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What is the homophone for 'wait'?

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The homophone for 'weight' is 'wait'.

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What is the homophone for 'there'?

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The homophone for 'their' is 'there'.

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How can context help in understanding homophones?

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Context helps determine the correct meaning of a homophone based on the surrounding words and the overall message.

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What is the importance of homophones in language?

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Homophones are important in language as they can create puns, enhance poetry, and add richness to verbal communication.

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What is a common mistake made with homophones?

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A common mistake is using the wrong homophone in writing, which can change the meaning of a sentence.

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