Homophones

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What are homophones?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

Give an example of homophones.

Back

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

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

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

Back

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

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What does 'affect' mean?

Back

'Affect' is a verb that means to influence something.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What does 'effect' mean?

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'Effect' is a noun that refers to the result of a change.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

When do you use 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

Back

'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive adjective, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What is the meaning of 'too'?

Back

'Too' means also or excessively.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the meaning of 'two'?

Back

'Two' is the number 2.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the meaning of 'to'?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

Front

How do you use 'your' in a sentence?

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Example: 'Your book is on the table.'

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B