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

'to', 'two', and 'too'.

Front

What does 'their' mean?

Back

It is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership, as in 'their house'.

Front

What does 'there' mean?

Back

It refers to a place, as in 'over there'.

Front

What does 'they're' mean?

Back

It is a contraction of 'they are', as in 'they're going to the park'.

Front

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

Front

Use 'its' in a sentence.

Back

The dog wagged its tail.

Front

Use 'it's' in a sentence.

Back

It's a sunny day.

Front

What does 'your' mean?

Back

It is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership, as in 'your book'.

Front

What does 'you're' mean?

Back

It is a contraction of 'you are', as in 'you're my friend'.