Homophones and Homographs

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What are homophones?

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings, like 'pair' and 'pear'.

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What are homographs?

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Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may or may not sound the same, like 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a metal).

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Give an example of a homophone pair.

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'flour' and 'flower'.

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Give an example of a homograph pair.

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'bat' (the animal) and 'bat' (used in baseball).

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What does 'herd' mean?

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A group of animals, especially cattle.

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What does 'heard' mean?

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The past tense of hear; to have listened to something.

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What is the meaning of 'dessert'?

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A sweet course typically eaten at the end of a meal.

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What is the meaning of 'desert'?

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To abandon someone or something; also refers to a dry, barren area.

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What does 'which' refer to?

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Used to ask about one or more items from a defined set.

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What does 'witch' refer to?

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A person, often depicted as a woman, who practices magic.