One the confusing aspects in English language is the homonyms and homophones. Homonym refers to words that have same spelling but have different meaning and most of the time different pronunciation. Homophone on the other hand refers to different words that have different meaning but the same pronunciation. An example of homonym is "BARK". The first meaning is the sound made by dogs and the second meaning is the hard skin of a tree. As for homophones, a great example would "YOUR/YOU'RE". "YOUR" is a possesive pronoun that shows a belonging. Example; This is your cat. "YOU'RE" on the other hand is an abbreviation of two words, "you" and "are". Example of usage; You're now a cat.
Of course, there are a lot more homophones and homonyms exist in English language. Some people intentionally use this element for making jokes. Jokes that rely on word play such as homonym and homophone are called "pun".
Two fishes are in a tank. One of it said to the other;
"Do you know how to drive this?"
Of course, there are a lot more homophones and homonyms exist in English language. Some people intentionally use this element for making jokes. Jokes that rely on word play such as homonym and homophone are called "pun".
Two fishes are in a tank. One of it said to the other;
"Do you know how to drive this?"
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