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Homophones from this section: If you confuse these words the computer spellchecker will not spot your mistake - so it is especially important to learn them. |
| 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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