Homophones and Homographs

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

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What is a homograph?

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A homograph is a word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and may have a different pronunciation. Example: 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a type of metal).

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Give an example of a homophone.

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'won' and 'one' are homophones because they sound the same but have different meanings.

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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) are homographs.

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What does 'sight' mean?

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'Sight' refers to the ability to see or a view. Example: 'The sight of the mountains was beautiful.'

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What does 'site' mean?

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'Site' refers to a location or place. Example: 'The construction site was busy with workers.'

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What does 'there' mean?

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'There' refers to a place or location. Example: 'The book is over there.'

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What does 'their' mean?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership. Example: 'That is their house.'

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What does 'they're' mean?

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'They're' is a contraction of 'they are'. Example: 'They're going to the park.'

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What does 'too' mean?

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'Too' means also or excessively. Example: 'I want to go too!' or 'It's too hot outside.'