Homophones and Commonly Confused Words

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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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'two', 'to', and 'too' are examples of homophones.

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What does 'two' mean?

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'Two' is the number 2.

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What does 'to' mean?

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'To' is a preposition used to indicate direction, place, or position.

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What does 'too' mean?

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'Too' means also or excessively.

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What does 'lose' mean?

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'Lose' means to no longer have something.

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What does 'loose' mean?

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'Loose' means not tight or free from attachment.

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What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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

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Use 'they're' in a sentence.

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'They're going to the park after school.'

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Use 'their' in a sentence.

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'Their dog is very friendly.'