Homophones

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What are homophones?

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

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Give an example of homophones.

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'bare' (without covering) and 'bear' (the animal) are examples of homophones.

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What is the homophone for 'allowed'?

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'aloud' means to speak out loud.

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What does 'pause' mean?

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To stop for a short time.

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What is the homophone for 'there'?

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'their' shows possession, meaning something belongs to them.

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What does 'brakes' refer to?

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Brakes are parts of a vehicle that make it slow down or stop.

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What is the homophone for 'blue'?

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'blew' is the past tense of 'blow', meaning to push air.

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How do you use 'their' in a sentence?

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Example: 'Their dog is very friendly.'

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What is the difference between 'paws' and 'pause'?

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'Paws' are the feet of an animal, while 'pause' means to stop.

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What does 'allowed' mean?

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To be given permission to do something.