Homonyms, Homographs, 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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Give an example of a homonym.

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Bat (a flying animal) and bat (a piece of sports equipment).

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What are homographs?

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Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may have different pronunciations.

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Give an example of a homograph.

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Lead (to guide) and lead (a type of metal).

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What are homophones?

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

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Give an example of a homophone.

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Flour (used in baking) and flower (a blooming plant).

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What does 'pair' mean?

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A set of two things that are similar or go together.

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What does 'pear' mean?

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A type of fruit that is sweet and juicy.

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What does 'pare' mean?

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To cut away the outer layer or to reduce something.

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What is the meaning of 'rein'?

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To control or guide, often used in the context of horses.