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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'pair' (a couple) and 'pear' (a fruit) are examples of homophones.

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What does 'waste' mean?

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'Waste' means to use something carelessly or to not use it properly.

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What does 'waist' refer to?

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'Waist' refers to the part of the body between the ribs and hips.

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What does 'dye' mean?

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'Dye' means to change the color of something, usually fabric or hair.

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What does 'die' mean?

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'Die' means to stop living.

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What does 'their' indicate?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership.

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What does 'they're' mean?

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'They're' is a contraction of 'they are'.

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What does 'there' refer to?

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'There' refers to a place or location.

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What does 'witch' mean?

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'Witch' refers to a person, often a woman, who is believed to have magical powers.