Homophones

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What are homophones?

Back

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

Give an example of homophones.

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'to', 'two', and 'too' are examples of homophones.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What does 'effect' mean?

Back

'Effect' is a noun that refers to a change that has occurred due to an action.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does 'affect' mean?

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'Affect' is a verb that means to influence or make a change in something.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

When do you use 'your'?

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'Your' is a possessive adjective used to indicate that something belongs to you.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

Front

When do you use 'you're'?

Back

'You're' is a contraction of 'you are'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What does 'too' mean?

Back

'Too' means also or excessively.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does 'to' indicate?

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'To' is a preposition used to indicate direction, place, or position.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

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How do you use 'two' in a sentence?

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'Two' is a number that represents the quantity 2.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the difference between 'effect' and 'affect'?

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'Effect' is a noun, while 'affect' is a verb.

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CCSS.L.5.5C