Homonyms, Homographs, Homophones

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What are homonyms?

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Words that sound the same or are spelled the same but have different meanings.

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Give an example of a homonym.

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Bat (the flying animal) and bat (a piece of sports equipment).

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What are homographs?

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Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may have different pronunciations.

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Give an example of a homograph.

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Lead (to guide) and lead (a type of metal).

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What are homophones?

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

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Give an example of a homophone.

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Flour (used in baking) and flower (a blooming plant).

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

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

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What is the correct usage of 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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

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What does 'passed' mean in the context of grades?

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To have successfully completed a course or test.

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What does 'past' refer to?

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A time that has already happened.