Homophones

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What are homophones?

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

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Example of homophones: 'right' and 'write'. What do they mean?

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'Right' means correct or a direction, while 'write' means to form letters or words on a surface.

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What is a homophone for 'aunt'?

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'Ant' is a homophone for 'aunt', but 'aunt' refers to a relative and 'ant' is an insect.

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What does 'read' mean?

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To look at and understand written words.

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What is a homophone for 'red'?

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'Read' is a homophone for 'red', but 'red' is a color and 'read' is the past tense of reading.

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What does 'close' mean in the context of shutting something?

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To move something so that it is no longer open.

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What is a homophone for 'clothes'?

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'Close' is a homophone for 'clothes', but 'clothes' are items worn on the body and 'close' means to shut.

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What does 'new' mean?

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Something that has recently come into existence or is not old.

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What is a homophone for 'knew'?

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'New' is a homophone for 'knew', but 'knew' is the past tense of 'know'.

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Why is it important to know homophones?

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Knowing homophones helps in understanding and using words correctly in writing and speaking.