In languages, there are words that are very similar. In today’s lesson, we will learn the definition and examples of homographs, homonyms and homophones:
✅ Homographs:
Words that have the same spelling, but different meaning and pronunciation.
Ex:
- Could you close the window, please? (Shut)
- It happened close to me. (Near)
✅ Homonyms:
Words that have the same spelling and same pronunciation, but different meaning.
Ex:
- I will watch a movie tonight. - (Look at)
- She is looking at her watch - (Small clock)
✅ Homophones:
Words that have the same pronunciation, but different meaning and spelling.
Ex:
- I stayed there for two months. (Number)
- That sweater is too loose for me. (More)
Let’s practice!
Mark the correct answer:
1) Can we go to the party ___?
a) to b) too
2) I've been working here for almost ___ years.
a) too b) two
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