Homophones and Homonyms By Gabriel Stutz

Homophones Definition: words that are pronounced alike but different in meaning and spelling.

Homophones Examples: using to, too, and two: Would you like to come to the library with me? Do you mind if I come too? Two of us are going to the library. Incorrect examples: using to, too, and two: Would you like too come two the library with me? Do you mind if I come to? To of us are going to the library

Homophones Examples using there, their, they're. Look over there, it’s a big elephant. When my friends lost their tickets, they had to buy new ones. They’re going to the fair to play games. Bad examples using there, their, they're. Look over they’re, it’s a big elephant. When my friends lost there tickets, they had to buy new ones. Their going to the fair to play games.

Homophones Examples using made and maid: Have you see the new episode of How It’s Made? Check it out, I have my own personal maid that does my laundry. Incorrect examples of using made and maid: Have you see the new episode of How It’s Maid? Check it out, I have my own personal made that does my laundry.

Homophones Examples using dye and die: In the old days, people used to dye their own clothes. So yesterday I killed this guy in a video game, and then I died. incorrect examples using dye and die: In the old days, people used to die their own clothes. So yester day I killed this guy in a video game, and then I dyed.

Homonyms Definition: words that are spelled and pronounced alike but have different meanings.

Homonyms Example using mean and mean: Ms. Scott John is being mean to me. This mean’s one thing Emma… were going to the movies tonight. Examples using bob and bob: Hey Bob, would you like to go snowboarding tomorrow? See that bobber in the water, look how it bobs so gracefully.

Homonyms Examples using read and read: In middle school the teachers made us read the stupidest books. I read the most boring book last week. Examples using dove and dove: Did you see Mekayla yesterday, she dove like 20 feet under water. Have you ever seen a dove? They are the most pretty bird in the world.

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