Homophones #3

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What are homophones?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.

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Provide an example of a homophone pair.

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

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What is the meaning of 'weather'?

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'Weather' refers to the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, including factors like temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

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What does 'sale' mean in a retail context?

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A 'sale' is a period during which a retailer offers goods at reduced prices.

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What does 'they're' mean?

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

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

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'To' is a preposition used to indicate direction, place, or position.

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What does 'wait' mean in a general context?

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'Wait' means to stay in a place or remain inactive until something happens or until a particular time.

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How can context help determine the meaning of homophones?

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Context provides clues about which homophone is being used based on the surrounding words and the overall message.

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

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'Wait' means to pause or delay, while 'weight' refers to the measure of how heavy something is.

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What is an example of a sentence using 'sale'?

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The store had a big sale on shoes last weekend.