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 'feet'?

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'feat', which means an achievement or accomplishment.

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What is the homophone for 'heard'?

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'herd', which refers to a group of animals.

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What is the homophone for 'piece'?

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'peace', which means a state of tranquility or absence of conflict.

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What is the homophone for 'sent'?

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'cent', which is a unit of currency.

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What is the homophone for 'heel'?

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'heal', which means to make healthy again.

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How can context help in understanding homophones?

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Context provides clues about which word is being used based on the sentence's meaning.

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Why is it important to know homophones?

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Knowing homophones helps in understanding and using language correctly, avoiding confusion in writing and speaking.

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What is a common mistake with homophones?

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Using the wrong homophone in writing, such as 'their' instead of 'there'.