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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'bare' (without covering) and 'bear' (the animal) are examples of homophones.

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What is the difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

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'Your' is a possessive adjective, while 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

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What does 'its' mean?

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

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What does 'it's' mean?

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'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What is the meaning of 'there'?

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'There' refers to a place or location.

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What does 'their' mean?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate that something belongs to them.

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What does 'they're' mean?

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

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How do you use 'affect' in a sentence?

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Use 'affect' as a verb to describe an influence on something, e.g., 'The weather can affect your mood.'

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How do you use 'effect' in a sentence?

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Use 'effect' as a noun to describe a result, e.g., 'The effect of the rain was a muddy road.'