Homonyms

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning, and sometimes a different spelling.

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Give an example of a homonym with different meanings.

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The word 'bat' can mean a flying mammal or a piece of sports equipment used in baseball.

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What is the difference between 'piece' and 'peace'?

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'Piece' refers to a part of something, while 'peace' refers to a state of tranquility or absence of conflict.

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What does 'past' mean in the context of time?

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'Past' refers to a time that has already happened.

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What is the contraction for 'you are'?

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

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What does 'whose' indicate?

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'Whose' is a possessive pronoun used to ask about ownership.

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What is the difference between 'patients' and 'patience'?

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'Patients' refers to individuals receiving medical care, while 'patience' refers to the ability to wait without getting angry.

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters or sounds.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'their'.

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Their dog is very friendly.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'there'.

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There is a book on the table.