Homophones

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What are homophones?

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Homophones are 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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'to', 'two', and 'too' are examples of homophones.

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What is the difference between 'you're' and 'your'?

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'You're' is a contraction of 'you are', while 'your' is a possessive adjective.

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When should you use 'there'?

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'There' refers to a place or location.

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What does 'their' indicate?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership by multiple people.

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What is the correct usage of 'then'?

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'Then' is used to indicate time or a sequence of events.

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What is the correct usage of 'than'?

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'Than' is used for making comparisons.

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What does 'it's' mean?

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'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What does 'its' indicate?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership by a non-human subject.

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How do you differentiate between 'you're' and 'your'?

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Remember: 'you're' = you are; 'your' = belonging to you.