Grade 7: 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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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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Provide an example of a homophone pair.

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An example of a homophone pair is 'to', 'two', and 'too'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What is the homophone for 'you're'?

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'Your' is the correct homophone that indicates possession.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive form, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

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Which homophone would you use to indicate location: 'there', 'their', or 'they're'?

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'There' indicates a location.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What does the homophone 'maze' refer to?

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A 'maze' refers to a confusing path or network of paths.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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How do you determine which homophone to use in a sentence?

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Consider the context of the sentence to determine the correct meaning and spelling of the homophone.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What is the homophone for 'bare'?

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'Bear' is the homophone that refers to the animal.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What is the homophone for 'flower'?

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'Flour' is the homophone that refers to the powder used in baking.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What does 'their' indicate in a sentence?

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

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CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

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