Homonyms

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What is a homonym?

Back

A homonym is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning, and sometimes a different spelling.

Front

Give an example of a homonym.

Back

'Bat' can refer to a flying mammal or a piece of sports equipment used in baseball.

Front

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

Back

'Its' is a possessive form meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

Front

Correct the sentence: 'I need are jackets.'

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I need our jackets.

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What does 'there' refer to?

Back

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

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What does 'their' indicate?

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

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What does 'you're' mean?

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

Front

Correct the sentence: 'I need to borrow you're phone.'

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I need to borrow your phone.

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Is the sentence 'The cat is missing its collar.' correct?

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Yes, it is correct.

Front

What is the meaning of 'its' in the sentence 'The dog wagged its tail.'?

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'Its' indicates that the tail belongs to the dog.