Homonyms

Front

What are homonyms?

Back

Words that sound the same but have different meanings.

Front

Give an example of homonyms.

Back

'bat' (the flying mammal) and 'bat' (a piece of sports equipment).

Front

What is the difference between 'there', 'they're', and 'their'?

Back

'There' refers to a place, 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are', and 'their' shows possession.

Front

How do you use 'your' and 'you're'?

Back

'Your' shows possession, while 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

Front

What does 'steal' mean?

Back

To take something that doesn't belong to you.

Front

What does 'steel' refer to?

Back

A strong metal used in construction and manufacturing.

Front

Is 'their dog needed a bath' correct?

Back

Yes, it uses 'their' correctly.

Front

Is 'I need to have the breaks repaired' correct?

Back

No, it should be 'brakes' for the stopping mechanism.

Front

What is the correct usage of 'flour'?

Back

Flour is a common ingredient in baking, made from ground grains.

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A shortened form of a word or group of words, like 'don't' for 'do not'.