Homophones, Homographs, Homonyms

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What are homophones?

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings, e.g., 'to', 'two', 'too'.

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What are homographs?

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Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may or may not sound the same, e.g., 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a metal).

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What are homonyms?

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Words that are both homophones and homographs; they sound the same and are spelled the same but have different meanings, e.g., 'bat' (an animal) and 'bat' (a sports equipment).

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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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Give an example of a homograph.

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'tear' (to rip) and 'tear' (a drop of liquid from the eye).

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Give an example of a homonym.

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'bark' (the sound a dog makes) and 'bark' (the outer covering of a tree).

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What does 'park' mean in the context of 'Park the car in the garage'?

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To put something in a spot.

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What does 'play' mean in the context of 'The actor was in a play'?

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A show.

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What is the meaning of 'maid'?

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A female domestic worker.

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What is the meaning of 'meat'?

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The flesh of animals used as food.