Homophones and Homographs

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What is a homophone?

Back

Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings, like 'to', 'two', and 'too'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What is a homograph?

Back

Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may have different pronunciations, like 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a metal).

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is a contraction?

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A shortened form of two words, where an apostrophe replaces missing letters, like 'can't' for 'cannot'.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the contraction for 'they are'?

Back

They're.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the contraction for 'you are'?

Back

You're.

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What is the contraction for 'I will'?

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I'll.

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What is the contraction for 'she is'?

Back

She's.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the difference between 'here' and 'hear'?

Back

'Here' refers to a place, while 'hear' refers to the ability to listen.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What does 'let's' mean?

Back

It is a contraction for 'let us', used to make suggestions.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What is the meaning of 'there's'?

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It is a contraction for 'there is', used to indicate existence.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A