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. For example, 'to', 'too', and 'two'.

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What are homographs?

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Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may have different pronunciations. For example, 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a type of metal).

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Give an example of a sentence using 'there'.

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There is a dog in the yard.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'their'.

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Their house is painted blue.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'they're'.

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They're going to the park later.

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What does 'patience' mean?

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Patience is the ability to wait calmly without getting angry or upset.

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What does 'patients' mean?

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Patients are people who receive medical treatment.

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Complete the sentence: I can’t __________ you. (here/hear)

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I can’t hear you.

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Complete the sentence: I have _____ computers at my house. (to/too/two)

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I have two computers at my house.

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What is the meaning of 'stair'?

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A stair is a step or a series of steps for going from one level to another.