Homophones

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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.

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Give an example of homophones.

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'bare' and 'bear' are examples of homophones.

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What does 'its' mean?

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'Its' is a possessive form of 'it', used to show ownership.

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What does 'it's' mean?

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'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What does 'allowed' mean?

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'Allowed' means to be given permission to do something.

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What does 'aloud' mean?

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'Aloud' means to speak or read in a voice that can be heard.

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What does 'blew' mean?

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'Blew' is the past tense of 'blow', meaning to move air.

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What does 'blue' refer to?

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'Blue' is a color.

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What does 'dear' mean?

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'Dear' is a term of endearment or a way to address someone.

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What does 'deer' refer to?

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'Deer' is a type of animal that is often hunted.