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

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

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'Their' shows possession, 'there' indicates a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What does 'affect' mean?

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'Affect' is a verb that means to influence something.

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What does 'effect' mean?

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'Effect' is a noun that refers to the result of a change.

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When do you use 'then'?

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'Then' is used to indicate time or a sequence of events.

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When do you use 'than'?

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'Than' is used for making comparisons.

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What does 'you're' mean?

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'You're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

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What does 'your' mean?

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'Your' is a possessive form of 'you'.

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How can you remember the difference between 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

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Remember: 'Their' has 'air' (possession), 'there' has 'here' (place), and 'they're' is short for 'they are'.