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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'pair' (a set of two) and 'pear' (a type of fruit) are examples of homophones.

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What is the homophone for 'paws'?

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'pause' is the homophone for 'paws'.

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What is the homophone for 'tale'?

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'tail' is the homophone for 'tale'.

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What is the homophone for 'soar'?

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'sore' is the homophone for 'soar'.

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What is the homophone for 'wood'?

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'would' is the homophone for 'wood'.

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What is the homophone for 'witch'?

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'which' is the homophone for 'witch'.

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How can you tell homophones apart?

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You can tell homophones apart by their meanings and spellings.

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Why are homophones important in writing?

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Homophones are important in writing because using the wrong word can change the meaning of a sentence.

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Can homophones be used in jokes?

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Yes, homophones can be used in jokes and puns because they sound the same but have different meanings.