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Homonyms What are Homonyms? Homonyms are words that sound alike, but have different meanings . Homonyms are also called homophones. Some homonyms are.

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1 Homonyms What are Homonyms? Homonyms are words that sound alike, but have different meanings . Homonyms are also called homophones. Some homonyms are spelled alike, but have different meanings .

2 Homonyms Some Homonyms are consider Homophones because they include both the Homophones and are spelled alike, but have different meaning. For example bark: (the sound a dog makes) and bark (the outer layer of a tree trunk).

3 Homonyms Homonyms can be tricky when writing an essay, a letter, or a story. Examples: My ant/aunt and I went to the park yesterday. Mia learned her lessen/lesson when she got punished. This morning/mourning was so hot.

4 Homonyms It’s/its, their/ there/ they’re, your/you’re
Today its/it’s a very cold day. My friends are over their/ there/ they’re. Your/You’re a great friend, that’s why I love you.

5 Examples Flower/Flour Wring/ring I/eye Meat/meet

6 Fun Homonyms Activity

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8 Work Cited http://www.enchantedlearning.com/english/homonyms/


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