Homophones and Homographs

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What are homophones?

Back

Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings, like 'to', 'two', and 'too'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What are homographs?

Back

Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may have different pronunciations, like 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a type of metal).

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

Give an example of a homophone.

Back

'bare' (without covering) and 'bear' (the animal).

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

Give an example of a homograph.

Back

'tear' (to rip) and 'tear' (a drop of liquid from the eye).

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does 'their' mean?

Back

It is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership, as in 'their house'.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

Front

What does 'there' mean?

Back

It refers to a place or location, as in 'over there'.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does 'they're' mean?

Back

It is a contraction of 'they are', as in 'they're going to the park'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What does 'pair' mean?

Back

A set of two things that are similar or used together, like a pair of shoes.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does 'pear' mean?

Back

A type of fruit that is sweet and juicy.

Front

What does 'read' mean?

Back

To look at and understand written words.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B