Homophones

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What is a homophone?

Back

Words that are pronounced the same but mean different things.

Front

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

Back

'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'. 'Its' is a possessive form of 'it'.

Front

What does 'you're' mean?

Back

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

Front

What is the meaning of 'effect'?

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Effect is a noun that refers to a change that has occurred.

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What is the meaning of 'affect'?

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Affect is a verb that means to influence something.

Front

Give an example of a homophone pair.

Back

'Flour' (used in baking) and 'flower' (a blooming plant).

Front

What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of two words combined, such as 'don't' for 'do not'.

Front

What is the homophone for 'bare'?

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'Bear', which can refer to the animal or to carry something.

Front

What does 'their' mean?

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

Front

What is the homophone for 'knight'?

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'Night', which refers to the time of day after sunset.