Homonyms & Homophones
2 Examples of Homophones.
What is ________ and _________.
In your own words, these types of words can be categorized as capital letters.
What is:
- Start of a Sentence
- Names
- Places
- Companys/ Logos/ Brands
In your own words, the of a run - on sentence?
What is:
A run - on sentence is a sentence that is incorrectly punctuated. With no pauses (ie periods, commas, semi colons etc), the sentence can be difficult to understand. Without proper punctuation, it would become grammatically incorrect.
2 Examples of Homonyms.
What is ___________ and __________.
The definition of a Homophone.
What is two or more words that have similar sounds, but different spellings.
Three words/ things that would be capitalized in a sentence.
What is:
- Start of a Sentence
- Names
- Places
- Companys/ Logos/ Brands
Errors present in this definition of a run - on sentence.
- A run - on sentence is a phrase that is incorrectly punctuated. With plentiful and correct pauses (ie periods, commas, semi colons etc), the sentence can be difficult to understand. With the use of proper punctuation in this context, it would become grammatically incorrect.
What is a run - on sentence is a phrase that is correctly punctuated. With not enough pauses (ie periods, commas, semi colons etc), the sentence can be difficult to understand. With the use of proper punctuation in this context, it would become grammatically correct.
Two words with same spelling, but different definitions.
What is a Homonym?
Identify (either Homophone or Homonym):
- Hi/ High
- By/Bye
- Where/ Wear
What is _____.
Errors in the sentence below:
- molly went to the Supermarket in Portland, oregon to buy some Chips.
What is:
Molly went to the supermarket in Portland, Oregon to buy some chips.
Fix this sentence:
She bought a cat and its name is marshmallow and it likes to eat.
What is:
Option #1: She bought a cat. Its name is marshmallow and likes to eat.
Option #2: She bought a cat that's name is marshmallow. It likes to eat.
4 Examples of Homophones not included below:
- Buy/ By
- Die/ Dye
- Hear/ Here
- Wear/ Where
What is ___________, _____________, ___________ and ____________.