Homophones

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What are homophones?

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

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Example of homophones: 'made' and 'maid'. What do they mean?

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'Made' means to create something, while 'maid' refers to a female servant.

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Example of homophones: 'whole' and 'hole'. What do they mean?

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'Whole' means complete, while 'hole' is an opening or a gap.

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Example of homophones: 'close' and 'clothes'. What do they mean?

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'Close' means to shut something, while 'clothes' are items worn on the body.

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Example of homophones: 'one' and 'won'. What do they mean?

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'One' is the number 1, while 'won' means to have achieved victory.

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Example of homophones: 'to', 'too', and 'two'. What do they mean?

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'To' is a preposition, 'too' means also or very, and 'two' is the number 2.

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How can you tell homophones apart?

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You can tell homophones apart by their meanings and spellings.

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Why are homophones important in writing?

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Homophones are important because using the wrong one can change the meaning of a sentence.

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Can you give an example of a sentence using 'made'?

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My mom made a cake for my birthday.

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Can you give an example of a sentence using 'maid'?

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The maid cleaned the house.