Homophones

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling.

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Give an example of homophones.

Back

'pair' (a set of two) and 'pear' (a type of fruit) are examples of homophones.

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What does 'our' mean?

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'Our' means belonging to us.

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What does 'wait' mean?

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'Wait' means to stay in one place until something happens.

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What is the meaning of 'hare'?

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A 'hare' is a fast-running, long-eared mammal similar to a rabbit.

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What does 'hour' refer to?

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An 'hour' is a unit of time equal to 60 minutes.

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What is the meaning of 'pear'?

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A 'pear' is a sweet fruit that is usually green or yellow.

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What is the difference between 'weight' and 'wait'?

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'Weight' refers to how heavy something is, while 'wait' means to pause or delay.

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What does 'pair' mean?

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A 'pair' refers to two things that are similar or used together.

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What is a common mistake with homophones?

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A common mistake is confusing 'their' (belonging to them) with 'there' (a place) and 'they're' (they are).