Grammar flashcard: Homophones, Homographs, & Homonyms

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling. Example: '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. Example: 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a type of metal).

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that has the same spelling and pronunciation as another word but has a different meaning. Example: 'bat' (a flying animal) and 'bat' (a piece of sports equipment).

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Fill in the blank: I would like to go shopping, ______.

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too

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Choose the correct homophone: (Theirs/There's) not going to be school on President's day!

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There's

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Which sentence is correct? I just won a pair of new shoes! / I just one a pair of new shoes!

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I just won a pair of new shoes!

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Fill in the blank: ______ my best friend.

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you're

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Choose the correct word: Did you _______ that loud boom? (hear/here)

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hear

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What is the difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

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'Your' is a possessive adjective meaning 'belonging to you'. 'You're' is a contraction of 'you are'.

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What does 'there' refer to?

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'There' is used to refer to a place or location.