Homophones

Front

What are homophones?

Back

Words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.

Front

Give an example of homophones.

Back

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

Front

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

Back

'Your' is a possessive adjective, while 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

Front

What does 'its' mean?

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership by a thing or animal.

Front

What does 'it's' mean?

Back

'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

Front

What is the meaning of 'affect'?

Back

To influence or make a change in something.

Front

What is the meaning of 'effect'?

Back

The result or outcome of a change.

Front

How do you use 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

Back

'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive adjective, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

Front

What is the meaning of 'to', 'too', and 'two'?

Back

'To' is a preposition, 'too' means also or excessively, and 'two' is the number 2.

Front

What is the difference between 'who's' and 'whose'?

Back

'Who's' is a contraction for 'who is' or 'who has', while 'whose' indicates possession.