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

We hope this lesson has been helpful for you.

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