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 homophone for 'by'?

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'bye' (a farewell) and 'buy' (to purchase) are homophones for 'by'.

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What does 'write' mean?

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'Write' means to form letters, words, or symbols on a surface, typically paper.

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What is the homophone for 'where'?

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'wear' (to have clothing on) is a homophone for 'where'.

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What does 'their' indicate?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership by a group.

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What is the homophone for 'too'?

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'to' (a preposition) and 'two' (the number) are homophones for 'too'.

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What does 'bye' mean?

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'Bye' is a short form of goodbye, used when parting.

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What is the difference between 'right' and 'write'?

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'Right' means correct or a direction, while 'write' means to inscribe.

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What does 'wear' mean?

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'Wear' means to have clothing or accessories on one's body.