Homophones and Homographs

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What are homophones?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and are usually spelled differently.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

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Provide an example of homophones.

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An example of homophones is 'to', 'two', and 'too'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

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What are homographs?

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Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may or may not be pronounced the same.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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Provide an example of homographs.

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An example of homographs is 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a type of metal).

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is the homograph that means 'to be a short distance away' or 'to cover an opening'?

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The homograph is 'close'.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is the homophone of 'red'?

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The homophone of 'red' is 'read'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

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True or false: Homophones can have the same spelling.

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False. Homophones are usually spelled differently.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

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True or false: Homographs sound the same but have different meanings.

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False. Homographs may or may not sound the same.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is the meaning of 'peace'?

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Peace refers to a state of tranquility or quietness.

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What is the difference between homophones and homographs?

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Homophones sound the same but have different meanings and spellings, while homographs are spelled the same but have different meanings and may or may not sound the same.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

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