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

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What is the homophone for 'waist'?

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The homophone for 'waist' is 'waste'.

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What does 'sail' mean?

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A 'sail' is a piece of fabric used to catch the wind and move a boat.

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What is the homophone for 'sale'?

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The homophone for 'sale' is 'sail'.

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What change should be made in the sentence: 'If it's cold, wear warm close.'?

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Change 'close' to 'clothes'.

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What is the meaning of 'its'?

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'Its' is a possessive form of 'it', meaning belonging to it.

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What is the meaning of 'it's'?

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

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What is the homophone for 'bare'?

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The homophone for 'bare' is 'bear'.

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What does 'bear' mean?

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'Bear' can mean to carry or to endure, and it is also a type of animal.