Homophones

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What are homophones?

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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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'Your' and 'You're' are homophones.

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What does 'your' mean?

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It is a possessive form of 'you', indicating something belongs to you.

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What does 'you're' mean?

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It is a contraction of 'you are'.

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What is the difference between 'accept' and 'except'?

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'Accept' means to receive something, while 'except' means to exclude.

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What does 'then' mean in a sentence?

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It refers to a time or a sequence of events.

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What does 'than' mean in a sentence?

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It is used for making comparisons.

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How do you use 'your' in a sentence?

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Example: 'Is this your book?'.

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How do you use 'you're' in a sentence?

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Example: 'You're going to love this party!'.

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What is a common mistake with 'your' and 'you're'?

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Many people confuse 'your' (possessive) with 'you're' (you are).