Homographs, homonyms, homophones

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What is a homograph?

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A word that has the same spelling but different meanings.

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What is a homonym?

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A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning.

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What is a homophone?

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A word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning and may have different spelling.

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Give an example of a homograph.

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Lead (to guide) and lead (a type of metal).

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Give an example of a homonym.

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Bat (a flying mammal) 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 'too' mean in a sentence?

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It means 'also' or 'excessively'.

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What does 'to' indicate in a sentence?

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It is a preposition used to indicate direction, place, or position.

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What does 'there' refer to in a sentence?

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It indicates a place or location.

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What does 'they're' mean?

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It is a contraction for 'they are'.