Homophones

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What are homophones?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

Give an example of homophones.

Back

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

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What is the difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

Back

'Your' is a possessive adjective, while 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

When do we use 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

Back

'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive adjective, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What does 'its' mean?

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does 'it's' mean?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

How do you use 'desert' in a sentence?

Back

Desert can refer to a dry, sandy area or to abandon someone or something.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the meaning of 'bear' in the context of animals?

Back

'Bear' refers to a large mammal that is typically found in forests.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the meaning of 'bare'?

Back

'Bare' means uncovered or exposed.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

How do you differentiate between 'there' and 'their'?

Back

'There' indicates a location, while 'their' shows possession.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A