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A) Their going to the museum later this afternoon.
B) I can't wait to see the new art exhibit over there.
C) Please bring you're camera for the trip.
D) The teacher asked us to write about are favorite artist.
Correct Answer: B)
I can't wait to see the new art exhibit over there.
Explanation
'There', 'Their', and 'They're' are common homophones used with varied meanings.
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A) Their going to the museum
Incorrect homophone. Should be "They're" (they are), not "their."
C) Please bring you're camera
"You're" is a contraction for "you are." It should be "your", which is possessive.
D) Write about are favorite artist
"Are" is a verb. It should be "our", the possessive form.
A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and usually a different spelling. They are used commonly throughout the English vocabulary and literature. A common example would be “Bye/Buy”. Bye is a commonly used short form for Goodbye, while Buy refers to buying something.
Not always! While most homophones are spelled differently (like flour and flower), some may have the same spelling but different meanings based on context (these are technically homonyms).
Nope! Most languages have homophones. But English has more because it borrows heavily from Latin, Germanic, and French roots, creating many sound-alike words.
Homophones sound the same, and in informal settings or conversations, it's easy to mix them. Moreover, many of the Homophones have sounds that vary a bit with local dialect, which can create more confusion.
Yes! Homophone errors are considered usage mistakes and can make your writing look careless or confusing, especially in formal or academic work.
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