homophones and homographs

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What are homophones?

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

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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, like 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a metal).

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What is a contraction?

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A shortened form of two words, like 'can't' for 'cannot'.

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Give an example of a homophone.

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

Front

Give an example of a homograph.

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

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What does the contraction 'we'd' stand for?

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'We would'.

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What does the contraction 'haven't' stand for?

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'Have not'.

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What is the meaning of 'merry'?

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Happy and cheerful.

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What is the meaning of 'marry'?

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To join in marriage.

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What is the meaning of 'piece'?

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A part of something.