Grammar flashcard: Homophones, Homographs, & Homonyms

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What is a homophone?

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Words that sound alike, but are spelled differently and have different meanings.

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What is a homograph?

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Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may or may not sound the same.

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What is a homonym?

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

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True or False: Homonyms are words that are pronounced the same and spelled the same but have different meanings.

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True

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Fill in the blank: Carlo's pants were much too _____________ after his weight loss.

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loose

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What is the difference between homophones and homographs?

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Homophones sound the same but are spelled differently; homographs are spelled the same but may sound different.

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Give an example of a homophone.

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'to', 'two', and 'too'.

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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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Give an example of a homonym.

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'bat' (the flying animal) and 'bat' (the sports equipment).

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What does 'loose' mean in the context of clothing?

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Not tight or fitting.