Use the correct homophone

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What are Homophones?

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and different spellings! It’s like they’re twins, but not quite! Let’s learn about some tricky homophone pairs.

See vs. Sea

See:🌊 To look with your eyes.👀 Example: I can see a bird!

Sea:🌊 A large body of salty water.🌊 Example: The boat sailed on the sea.

There, Their, and They’re

There: A place. Example: The book is over there.

Their: Belonging to them. Example: That is their house.

They’re: A short way to say ‘they are’. Example: They’re going to the park.

To, Too, and Two

To: Going somewhere or doing something. Example: I am going to the store.

Too: Also or very. Example: I want to go, too! It is too hot.

Two: The number 2. Example: I have two apples.

Your vs. You’re

Your: Belonging to you. Example: Is this your book?

You’re: A short way to say ‘you are’. Example: You’re a good friend!

Practice Time!

Fill in the blanks with the correct homophone:

1. I want _____ go _____ the park with my _____ friends.
   (to, too, two)
2. _____ going to love _____ new puppy! (Your, You’re)
3. I can _____ the dolphins in the _____. (see, sea)
4. _____ toys are over _____. (Their, There)

let’s practice!