Homophones

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What is a homophone?

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

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Provide an example of a pair of homophones.

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

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

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'Your' is a possessive adjective, while 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

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What does 'their' mean?

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

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What is the meaning of 'too' in a sentence?

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'Too' means 'also' or indicates excessiveness.

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How can you differentiate between 'your' and 'you’re' in a sentence?

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You can differentiate them by checking if the sentence can be rephrased to include 'you are' (use 'you’re') or if it indicates possession (use 'your').

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What is the function of the word 'your' in a sentence?

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'Your' functions as a possessive adjective to describe something that belongs to the person being addressed.

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What is the function of the word 'they're'?

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'They're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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Provide a sentence using 'their'.

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'Their car is parked outside.'

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Provide a sentence using 'too'.

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'I am too tired to go out tonight.'