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Homophones from this section. If you confuse these words the computer spellchecker will not spot
your mistake - |
| band - 1) group of musicians 2) strip of material to go round banned - past tense of ban |
1) The band played the latest hits. 2) Her ring was a band of gold. She has been banned from driving. |
| tax - payment tacks - small nails |
There is a tax on petrol (US: gas). Use tacks to fix the picture frame. |
| rap - 1) small knock 2) kind of rock music wrap - cover all round See Unit 24 for more on silent letters. |
1) There was a rap on the door. 2) The rap singer sold a million CDs. Wrap the gift in gold paper. |
| manner - way, behaviour (US: behavior) manor - large country house |
He had a very polite manner. The manor is now open to the public. |
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Spelling the short vowel sound /ĕ/.
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