Homophones

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What are homophones?

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

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Give an example of homophones.

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'bare' and 'bear'.

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What is the meaning of 'effect'?

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A change that is a result or consequence of an action.

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What is the meaning of 'affect'?

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To have an influence on something.

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What does 'accept' mean?

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To receive something willingly.

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What does 'except' mean?

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To exclude something.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A sentence that has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A sentence that has only one independent clause.

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How do you use 'accept' in a sentence?

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I will accept your invitation to the party.