4R Homographs, Homonyms and Homophones

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What is a homophone?

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Two words that sound the same but have different spellings.

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What is a homonym?

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Two words that are spelled and pronounced the same but have different meanings.

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What is a homograph?

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Two words that are spelled the same but are pronounced differently.

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Give an example of homophones.

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Pair (two of something), Pear (fruit).

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Give an example of homonyms.

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Bat (an animal) and Bat (a tool used in baseball).

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What is the homophone for 'new'?

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knew.

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What does 'park' mean as a homonym?

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It can mean a place for kids to play or to leave your car.

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What is the difference between homophones and homographs?

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Homophones sound the same; homographs are spelled the same but pronounced differently.

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Can you name a pair of homophones?

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Flour (used in baking) and Flower (a blooming plant).

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What is the homonym for 'bark'?

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Bark (the sound a dog makes) and Bark (the outer covering of a tree).