Grammar: 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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'four' and 'for' are homophones.

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What does 'four' mean?

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'Four' is the number 4.

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What does 'for' mean?

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'For' is a preposition used to indicate purpose or reason.

Front

Complete the sentence: I have ___ apples. (four/for)

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four

Front

Complete the sentence: This gift is ___ you. (four/for)

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for

Front

What is the meaning of 'steel'?

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'Steel' is a strong metal used in construction.

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What is the meaning of 'steal'?

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'Steal' means to take something that doesn't belong to you.

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Complete the sentence: The door is made of ___. (steel/steal)

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steel

Front

Complete the sentence: I will ___ a cookie from the jar. (steel/steal)

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steal