FOR 6.4 Spelling: Words That Sound Alike (Homonyms & Homophones)

FOR 6.4 Spelling: Words That Sound Alike (Homonyms & Homophones)

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1.

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30 sec

1 pt

homophones

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words that have the same pronunciation but different meanings and are sometimes spelled differently. Ex. 'to,' 'two,' and 'too.' They sound the exact same when spoken but have very different meanings and spellings.

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Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

homographs

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These words share the same spelling, regardless of their pronunciation. Ex. 'bow' and 'bow'. 'Bow' is 'a tied loop,' and 'bow' is to 'bend at the waist.' 'bass' and 'bass.' Again, the spelling remains the same, but there are two different definitions with varying pronunciations. 'Bass' is a 'type of fish,' and 'bass' is a 'deep voice.'

3.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

homographs

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homonyms that share the same spelling. They may or may not have the same pronunciation. Ex. 'bow' and 'bow'. 'Bow' is 'a tied loop,' and 'bow' is to 'bend at the waist.' 'bow' could also refer to a violin bow. 'bass' and 'bass.' Again, the spelling remains the same, but there are two different definitions with varying pronunciations. 'Bass' is a 'type of fish,' and 'bass' is a 'deep voice.' 'rose' (flower) and .rose' (past tense of rise)

4.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

heteronym

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homonyms that share the same spelling but have different pronunciations. Example: desert (to abandon) and desert (arid region)

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