Homonyms and Homophones

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What are homonyms?

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Words that sound the same or are spelled the same but have different meanings.

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What are homophones?

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.

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Example of a homonym: 'bat'

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Can refer to a flying mammal or a piece of sports equipment used in baseball.

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Example of a homophone: 'flour' and 'flower'

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'Flour' is a baking ingredient, while 'flower' is a blooming plant.

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What is the meaning of 'to'?

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A preposition used to indicate direction, place, or position.

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What is the meaning of 'too'?

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An adverb meaning 'also' or 'excessively'.

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What is the meaning of 'two'?

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The number 2.

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What is the meaning of 'your'?

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A possessive pronoun used to indicate something belongs to you.

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What is the meaning of 'you're'?

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A contraction of 'you are'.

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What is the meaning of 'their'?

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A possessive pronoun used to indicate something belongs to them.