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Grammar

Homophones

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Definition of homophones: Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

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Example: "Pair" (two of something) vs. "Pear"

(a type of fruit).

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Homophones: Sound the Same,

Different Meanings

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Common Homophones

  • To (preposition) vs. Too (also) vs. Two (number)

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  • Their (possessive) vs. There (location) vs.

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  • They're (they are)

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More Homophones

  • Here (location) vs. Hear (to listen)

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  • Sea (large body of water) vs. See (to look)

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Homophones in Sentences

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    • Example 1: "I want to go to the park, too." vs. "I have two apples."
    • Example 2: "Their house is over there." vs. "They're going to the market."

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Fun with

Homophones

Why did the sailor bring a pair of glasses

to the beach?

Because he wanted to see the "sea" better!

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Homonym

Meaning

Blew

The time of day when it's dark outside and the moon and stars are visible.

Blue

A white powder made from grains like wheat, used in baking and cooking.

Flour

A color like the sky or the ocean on a sunny day.

Flower

The past tense of "blow," which means to move air.

Night

A brave warrior in shining armor from the medieval times, often depicted on horseback.

Knight

A beautiful, colorful part of a plant, often with petals and a pleasant smell.

Match up

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Check your understanding

1.What are homophones?

2. Give an example of a pair

of homophones.

3. Use "their", "there",

and "they're" in sentences.

4. Why is it important to

understand homophones?

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    • Homophones are words that sound the same but have

different meanings and spellings.

    • Example of homophones: "Pair" and "Pear".
    • Their: "Their car is red.“

There: "The book is over there.“

They're: "They're going to the park."

4. Understanding homophones is important to avoid confusion

in writing and speaking.

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Answers

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