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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'pair' (a set of two) and 'pear' (a type of fruit).

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What is the homophone for 'waste'?

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The homophone for 'waste' is 'waist'.

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What is the homophone for 'pour'?

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The homophone for 'poor'.

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What is the homophone for 'where'?

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The homophone for 'wear'.

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What is the homophone for 'stairs'?

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The homophone for 'stares'.

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What is the homophone for 'sew'?

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The homophone for 'so'.

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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 a common mistake when using 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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Why is it important to learn homophones?

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

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