Grammar: Homophones and Homographs

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What are homophones?

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings, like 'to', 'two', and 'too'.

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What are homographs?

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Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may have different pronunciations, like 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a metal).

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does 'there' indicate?

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It indicates a location or place.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

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What does 'their' indicate?

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It shows possession, meaning something belongs to them.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

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What does 'they're' mean?

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It is a contraction of 'they are'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What does the stem 'phon' mean in homophone?

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It means 'sound'.

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What does 'tear' mean in the context of ripping paper?

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To pull apart by force.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does 'rock' refer to in geology?

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A stone made of mineral matter.

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What is the difference between 'to', 'two', and 'too'?

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'To' is a preposition, 'two' is a number, and 'too' means also or excessively.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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Give an example of a homophone pair.

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'Flour' (for baking) and 'flower' (a blooming plant).