Grammar: Homophones and Homographs

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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. Example: 'to', 'two', and 'too'.

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What are homographs?

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Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may have different pronunciations. Example: 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a type of metal).

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Give an example of a homophone.

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

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

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

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What does 'fare' mean in the context of a taxi?

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'Fare' refers to the price paid for a ride in a taxi.

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What does 'roll' mean in the sentence: 'The roll was good with butter'?

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'Roll' refers to a type of bread.

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What is the meaning of 'lie' in the sentence: 'Don't lie to me!'?

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'Lie' means to tell an untruth.

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What is the meaning of 'lie' in the sentence: 'I'm going to lie down.'?

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'Lie' means to recline or rest.

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Are 'knot' and 'not' homophones or homographs?

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'Knot' and 'not' are homophones.