Homographs/Homophones

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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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What are homophones?

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

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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 homophone.

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

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What does 'pale' mean?

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Having a light color or lacking intensity.

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What does 'banned' mean?

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Prohibited or not allowed.

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What does 'bass' refer to in music?

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A type of stringed instrument that produces low sounds.

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What does 'find' mean?

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To discover or locate something.

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What is a 'sink'?

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A basin connected to a water supply used for washing.

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What is the difference between 'pail' and 'pale'?

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'Pail' is a container for carrying liquids, while 'pale' refers to a light color.