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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'piece' and 'peace' are homophones.

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What does 'for' mean?

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'For' is a preposition used to indicate the purpose of something.

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What does 'four' mean?

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'Four' is a number that represents the quantity 4.

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What does 'fore' mean?

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'Fore' is a term used in golf to warn others of a flying ball.

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What is the meaning of 'there'?

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'There' is used to refer to a place or location.

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What is the meaning of 'their'?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership.

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What does 'weather' refer to?

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'Weather' refers to the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time.

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What does 'whether' mean?

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'Whether' is a conjunction used to introduce alternatives.

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What does 'read' mean?

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'Read' is the past tense of 'read' and means to have looked at and understood written words.