Homophones and Homographs

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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, such as 'knot' and 'not'.

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Provide an example of a homophone for the word 'sea'.

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The homophone for 'sea' is 'see'.

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What is the definition of homographs?

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Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and sometimes different pronunciations, such as 'bat' (the animal) and 'bat' (the sports equipment).

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True or False: Homophones can have the same spelling. Explain your answer.

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False. Homophones must sound the same but have different spellings.

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Fill in the blank with the correct homophone: 'The taxi __________ will increase by one dollar next month.'

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fare.

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What is the difference between homophones and homographs?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings, while homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.

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Choose the correct homophone: 'I can’t __________ you.' (hear/here)

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hear.

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What is an example of a homograph?

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An example of a homograph is 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a type of metal).

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How can context clues help in identifying the correct homophone?

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Context clues provide hints within a sentence that help determine which homophone fits the meaning of the sentence.

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What is the significance of understanding homophones in writing?

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Understanding homophones is important in writing to avoid confusion and ensure clarity in communication.