Homophones - Intro. Flashcard

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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.

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Give an example of homophones.

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'bare' and 'bear' are examples of homophones.

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What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive pronoun, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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When do you use 'you're'?

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'You're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

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What does 'your' indicate?

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'Your' is a possessive pronoun indicating something belongs to you.

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What is the meaning of 'won'?

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'Won' is the past tense of 'win', meaning to have achieved victory.

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What does 'one' refer to?

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'One' refers to the number 1.

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What is the difference between 'groan' and 'grown'?

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'Groan' means to make a low sound of pain or discomfort, while 'grown' is the past participle of 'grow'.

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What does 'presence' mean?

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'Presence' refers to the state of being present or in a place.

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What does 'presents' refer to?

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'Presents' are gifts given to someone, often on special occasions.