Thursday, August 31, 2023

HOMOPHONES

 Their / There / They're

"Their" refers to possession (e.g., It's their home).

"There" refers to a location (e.g., The lock is over there).

"They're" is a contraction of "they are" (e.g., they’re going to the shop).

Two / Too / To

"Two" is the number 2 (e.g., I have two cars).

"Too" means also or in excess (e.g., He wants to dance too).

"To" is a preposition referring direction, time, or purpose (e.g., I'm going to the school).

Flower / Flour

"Flower" is a type of plant that produces blooms.

"Flour" is a powdery substance used in baking.

Son / Sun

"Son" refers to male child.

"Sun" is the star that gives out light and heat to the solar system.

Meat / Meet

"Meat"  is an animal flesh used as food.

"Meet" means to come into contact or to gather (e.g., let’s meet at the Bar).

Bear / Bare

"Bear" is a  mammal/animal.

"Bare" means uncovered.

Buy / Bye / By

"Buy" is to purchase something.

"Bye" is a short form of "goodbye."

"By" indicates location or authorship (e.g., by the School, written by the author).

Right / Write / Rite

"Right" means correct or a direction.

"Write" is to form words on paper.

"Rite" refers to a religious or ceremonial act.

Pear / Pair

"Pear" is a type of fruit.

"Pair" refers to two of something (e.g., a pair of boots).

Flare / Flair

"Flare" is a sudden burst of light.

"Flair" means a special or unique talent.


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