Homophones

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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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'flour' (used in baking) and 'flower' (a blooming plant) are homophones.

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What does 'dye' mean?

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To change the color of something, usually fabric or hair.

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What does 'die' mean?

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To stop living.

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What does 'their' mean?

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A possessive form of 'they', used to show ownership.

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What does 'there' mean?

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Refers to a place or location.

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What does 'they're' mean?

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A contraction of 'they are'.

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What does 'waste' mean?

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To use something carelessly or without purpose.

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What does 'waist' mean?

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The part of the body between the ribs and hips.

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What does 'by' mean?

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Next to or beside.