Tops and Bottoms Spelling - Homophones

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What is a homophone?

Back

A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling.

Front

Give an example of homophones.

Back

'there', 'their', and 'they're' are examples of homophones.

Front

What does 'there' refer to?

Back

'There' is used to refer to a place or location.

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What does 'their' indicate?

Back

'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership.

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What does 'they're' mean?

Back

'They're' is a contraction of 'they are'.

Front

What is the meaning of 'hour'?

Back

'Hour' is a unit of time equal to 60 minutes.

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What does 'its' signify?

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership by a thing or animal.

Front

What is the difference between 'it's' and 'its'?

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'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has', while 'its' shows possession.

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What does 'fir' refer to?

Back

'Fir' is a type of tree that is often used as a Christmas tree.

Front

What is the meaning of 'fur'?

Back

'Fur' refers to the soft hair that covers the skin of many animals.