Sunday 9 March 2014

Homophones

Today we had to explain the difference between, your and you're.


(A) Your and you're are homophones which means they sound the say when you say them but they are spelt differently.

(B) We use your when something belongs to you. Ex, That is your hat.
We use you're as in you are. Ex, You're going to Grandma's after school today.

(C)
Example sentences for your
1. Your cat is up in a tree.
2. Your lasagne is very delicious.
3. Your homework is not up to standard.

Example sentences for you're
1. You're walking home today.
2. You're going to visit some friends.
3. You're watching the movie "The Muppets"

(D) You're going to visit some of you cousins today.
Your friend is coming over and you're going to the park to play.




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