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

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What does 'where' mean?

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'Where' is used to ask about a place or location.

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What does 'wear' mean?

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'Wear' means to have clothing or accessories on your body.

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What does 'waste' mean?

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'Waste' means to use something carelessly or to not use it efficiently.

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What does 'waist' mean?

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'Waist' is the part of the body between the ribs and hips.

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What does 'dye' mean?

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'Dye' means to change the color of something, usually hair or fabric.

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What does 'die' mean?

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'Die' means to stop living.

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What does 'write' mean?

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'Write' means to form letters or words on a surface, usually with a pen or pencil.

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What does 'right' mean?

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'Right' can mean correct or it can refer to a direction opposite of left.