Homographs/Homophones

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What are homographs?

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Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may have different pronunciations.

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What are homophones?

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings and may have different spellings.

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Give an example of a homograph.

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Tear (to rip) and tear (a drop of liquid from the eye).

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Give an example of a homophone.

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Mail (letters and packages) and male (gender).

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What does 'banned' mean?

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To officially prohibit something.

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What does 'bald' mean?

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Having no hair on the scalp.

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What is the meaning of 'dough'?

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A mixture of flour and water used for baking.

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What is the meaning of 'doe'?

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A female deer.

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What does 'band' mean?

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A group of musicians or a strip of material.

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What does 'bawled' mean?

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To cry loudly.