Homophones & Homographs Blue Group

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What is a homophone?

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Words that sound alike, but are spelled differently and have different meanings.

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What is a homograph?

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

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Give an example of a homophone pair.

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'to', 'too', and 'two'.

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Give an example of a homograph.

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The word 'lead' can mean to guide or a type of metal.

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What is the meaning of 'rock' in geology?

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A stone made of mineral matter.

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What is the meaning of 'heel' in anatomy?

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The back part of the foot below the ankle.

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What is a 'roll' in culinary terms?

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A type of bread.

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What does 'tear' mean in the context of paper?

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To pull apart by force.

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What is the difference between homophones and homographs?

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Homophones sound the same but are spelled differently; homographs are spelled the same but have different meanings.

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How can context help determine the meaning of a homograph?

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Context provides clues about which meaning of the homograph is intended.