Homophones

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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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'bare' (without covering) and 'bear' (the animal).

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What is the difference between 'you're' and 'your'?

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'You're' is a contraction of 'you are', while 'your' is a possessive adjective.

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What does 'main' mean in the context of a contact?

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'Main' refers to the primary or most important contact.

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What is the meaning of 'mane'?

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'Mane' refers to the long hair on the neck of a horse or similar animal.

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What does 'feet' refer to?

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'Feet' is the plural of 'foot', which is a part of the body used for standing and walking.

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What is the difference between 'weather' and 'whether'?

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'Weather' refers to the state of the atmosphere (like rain or sunshine), while 'whether' is a conjunction used to introduce alternatives.

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What does 'there' indicate?

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'There' is an adverb that refers to a place or location.

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What is the meaning of 'their'?

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'Their' is a possessive adjective used to indicate ownership by multiple people.

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What does 'they're' mean?

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