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Lesson 8: Words That Sound or Look Alike - Coggle Diagram
Lesson 8: Words That Sound or Look Alike
Key Concepts: Homophones
Homophones: Words that sound alike but have different spellings and meanings.
Homo- (Greek): same
-phone (Greek): sound
Examples of Homophones
To: Indicates direction or movement (I am going to the store.)
Too: Means "also" or "very" (I am going, too. He is too tired.)
Two: Represents the number 2 (I have two apples.)
Other Similar Words
You: Refers to a person (You are kind.)
Your: Shows possession (Your book is here.)
Who/Why: Question words that start a question sentence (Who is there? Why is it late?)
Only: Refers to being the one or alone (She is the only one.)
Spelling Words
and: A word connecting phrases (cats and dogs)
are: A verb for plural nouns (We are happy.)
comfort: To bring hope or cheer (The blanket brought comfort.)
connect: To join things (Connect the wires.)
holiday: A special day of celebration (Christmas is a holiday.)
of: A function word indicating reason or time (A cup of tea.)
only: Alone or by itself (The only solution is to wait.)
section: A part of something (This section is closed.)
the: An article pointing to a noun (The dog is sleeping.)
to: Shows movement or direction (Go to the park.)
too: Means "also" or "very" (She is coming, too.)
two: A number (He bought two apples.)
why: Asks for a reason (Why is it raining?)
who: Asks for a person (Who is calling?)
you: Refers to the person addressed (You are helpful.)
your: Shows ownership (Your pen is blue.)
Focus on the context of the sentence to pick the correct word.