This week, you are learning to distinguish sets of homophones (words which sound the same but which mean different things). You will need to look up the meaning of each word and ensure that you understand what it means when it is spelt in that way.
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aisle |
The bride walked down the aisle of the church.
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isle |
The Isle of Skye is in Scotland.
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altar |
There are candles on the altar.
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cereal |
Wheat is an example of a cereal grain.
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alter |
I'm going to alter my hair style.
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serial |
This TV drama is a weekly serial.
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draft |
This is the first draft of my speech.
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draught |
The open door caused a draught.
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compliment |
I gave the man a compliment about his new hat.
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dessert |
I'd like ice-cream for dessert.
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complement |
Her scarf complemented her outfit.
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desert |
Why did the soldier desert his post?
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
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Spelling Snowball
Winter spelling fun!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
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Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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