Homophones

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling.

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Give an example of homophones.

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

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What does 'write' mean?

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To write means to form letters, words, or symbols on a surface.

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What does 'right' mean?

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Right can mean correct or it can refer to a direction.

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters.

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Give an example of a contraction.

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'They're' is a contraction of 'they are'.

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What does 'there' refer to?

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'There' refers to a place or location.

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What does 'their' indicate?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun that shows ownership.

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How do you use 'too' in a sentence?

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'Too' means also or excessively, as in 'I want to go too.'

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How do you use 'two' in a sentence?

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'Two' is the number 2, as in 'I have two apples.'