Part 1: Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs

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What is a homonym?

Back

A homonym is a word that is spelled and pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning, such as 'bat' (the animal) and 'bat' (the sports equipment).

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What is a homophone?

Back

A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling, such as 'to', 'two', and 'too'.

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What is a homograph?

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A homograph is a word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and may have a different pronunciation, such as 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a type of metal).

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What does 'effect' mean?

Back

Effect is a noun that refers to a result or consequence of an action.

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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.

Front

What is the difference between 'accept' and 'except'?

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'Accept' means to receive something willingly, while 'except' means to exclude something.

Front

What is the correct usage of 'its' vs 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive form meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

Front

When do you use 'than'?

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'Than' is used in comparisons, such as 'She is taller than her brother'.

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When do you use 'then'?

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'Then' is used to indicate time or sequence, such as 'We went to the store, and then we went home'.

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What does 'sight' mean?

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'Sight' refers to the ability to see or vision.