Homophones 4th

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What is a homophone?

Back

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 homophone pair.

Back

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

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What is the homophone for 'one'?

Back

'won' (the past tense of win).

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What is the homophone for 'hear'?

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'here' (in this place).

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What is the homophone for 'meat'?

Back

'meet' (to come together).

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What is the homophone for 'flower'?

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'flour' (a baking ingredient).

Front

How can homophones create confusion in writing?

Back

Homophones can lead to misunderstandings if the wrong word is used in writing, as they sound the same but have different meanings.

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What is the importance of context in understanding homophones?

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Context helps determine which homophone is appropriate in a sentence, clarifying the intended meaning.

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Can homophones be used in puns?

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Yes, homophones are often used in puns for humorous effect, playing on the different meanings of the words.

Front

What is a common mistake made with homophones?

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A common mistake is using 'their' instead of 'there' or 'they're' in writing.