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What is a homonym A HOMONYM is a word that has the same pronunciation and/or spelling as another word, but a different meaning
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Homonyms can be broken into two categories: Homophones – words that are pronounced the same (and may or may not be spelled the same), but differ in meaning, such as waste and waist. Homographs – words that are spelled the same (and may or may not be pronounced the same), but differ in meaning, such as desert (abandon) and desert (arid region).
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These words will not be detected by spell check so it is very important not to be confused. Examples: accept: to accept is to receive, admit or take on responsibility I accept responsibility for the car accident. except: usually a preposition meaning other than or a conjunction meaning if it weren't for the fact that I have every card except the ace of spades.
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affect: usually a verb meaning to have an influence on, to bring about a change Eating too much can affect your weight. effect: usually a noun meaning result The effect of the frost will be higher fruit prices.
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advice: a noun meaning an opinion about an action The pediatrician gave advice on how to bathe infants. advise: a verb meaning to offer advice or recommend I would advise you not to speed at night.
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forth: an adverb meaning forward in time, place or order We went forth with our plans to move. fourth: follows third I was fourth in line.
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its: shows possession, answers the question, "Whose?" Its gas tank was empty. it's: contraction of it is It's the third Sunday of the month.
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lose: to misplace something How can you lose your wallet? loose: not tight, to set free We let the dog loose during the day.
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no: the negative Staying home alone is no way to spend a Saturday night. know: to possess knowledge I know the entire alphabet.
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new: not old Every summer I buy a new swimsuit. knew: past tense of know I knew the answer but did not raise my hand.
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of: a preposition that links words The lion is the king of beasts. have: a verb meaning to possess They have eight children. I should of known. - INCORRECT Caution: don't contract have to of as in "This might of worked." It should be, "This might have worked," or "This might've worked."
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there: (1) indicates direction: The dog is over there. (2) subject: There are five cookies left. their: shows possession: That is their new home. they're: contraction of they are: They're going to be late.
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to: (1) preposition used to link words: Mary went to the library. (2) infinitive form of the verb: Bob likes to juggle. too: (1) refers to quantity: I ate too much. (2) also: Sandy is going to the library, too. two: the number two: We had two flowers to plant.
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were: verb: The twins were tired. where: direction or place: Where did I leave my glasses? we’re: we are
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whose: shows possession: Whose dirty shoes are on the carpet? who's: contraction of who is: Who's coming for supper?
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your: shows possession: Those are your dirty shoes. you're: contraction of you are: You're always late for supper.
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Activity: Listen to the song. Write down as many homonyms as you can. Homonym song
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