Homonyms and Homophones

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What are homonyms?

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Words that sound the same and may be spelled the same but have different meanings.

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What are homophones?

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings and may be spelled differently.

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Give an example of a homonym.

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Bat (the flying animal) and bat (a piece of 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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What does 'rain' mean?

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Water that falls from the sky.

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What does 'reign' mean?

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To rule as a king or queen.

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What does 'wave' mean in the context of greeting?

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A movement of the hand to say hello or goodbye.

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What does 'knot' mean?

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A fastening made by tying a piece of string or rope.

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What does 'hymn' mean?

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A song of praise, especially in a religious context.

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What does 'him' refer to?

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A pronoun used to refer to a male person.