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Can you 5 examples of homonyms homographs and homophones use them in a sentence?

Here are 5 examples of homonyms, homographs, and homophones, along with sentences demonstrating their use:

1. Homonym (Homograph & Homophone):

* Word: "To" (preposition), "Too" (adverb), "Two" (number)

* Sentence: "I went to the store too late, so I only bought two apples."

2. Homograph (Different pronunciations):

* Word: "Bow" (to bend at the waist), "Bow" (a knot or loop)

* Sentence: She bowed deeply as she received the award, then tied a bow around the package.

3. Homophone (Different spellings and meanings):

* Word: "Hear" (to perceive sound), "Here" (in this place)

* Sentence: Can you hear the birds singing here in the garden?

4. Homonym (Homograph & Homophone):

* Word: "Right" (correct), "Write" (to compose text)

* Sentence: You are right, it's time for me to write a letter.

5. Homophone (Different spellings and meanings):

* Word: "Their" (belonging to them), "There" (in that place), "They're" (they are)

* Sentence: They're going to the park, and their dog is waiting for them there.

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