Homophones and Homographs

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What is a homograph?

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Homographs are words that are spelled the same, but have different meanings and sometimes different pronunciations.

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What is a homophone?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

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Select the correct homophone: (Theirs/There's) not going to be school on President's day!

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There's

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Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentence: Speak up! I can’t __________ you.

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hear

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Which word completes the following sentence? I need a cup of __________ to make a cake.

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flour

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Fill in the blanks: She had to _____ dinner when _______ was served.

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desert, dessert

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What is the difference between 'bare' and 'bear'?

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'Bare' means without covering, while 'bear' can mean to carry or endure.

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What does 'lead' mean as a homograph?

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'Lead' can mean to guide or direct, or it can refer to a type of metal.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'bark' as a homograph.

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'Bark' can refer to the sound a dog makes or the outer covering of a tree.

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What is the meaning of 'tear' as a homograph?

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'Tear' can mean to rip something or a drop of liquid from the eye.