Homophones. Words that sound the same but are spelt differently and have a different meaning.
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accept |
I accept your apology.
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except |
I'll eat anything except bananas.
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affect |
The government cuts will affect everyone.
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effect |
The stage lighting had a magical effect.
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ball |
He kicked the ball through the window.
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bawl |
The baby began to bawl because she was hungry.
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berry |
The holly berry is bright red.
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bury |
My dog likes to bury bones.
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brake |
The car had to brake hard.
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break |
Be careful not to break that glass.
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fair |
Jane has fair hair.
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grate |
Grate some cheese to go in the sauce.
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great |
There was great relief at the rescue.
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groan |
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grown |
I have grown tomatoes for ten years.
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here |
Wait here until I get back.
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hear |
Shout across the valley to hear the echo.
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heel |
I've got a blister on my heel.
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heal |
Unfortunately, there was nothing to quicken the healing of the wound; he just had to wait for it to heal naturally.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
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Spelling Games: HomophonesBoost your spelling skills with interactive challenges.
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: HomophonesChallenge yourself with a spelling test for these words.
Printable Activities: HomophonesPractice offline by printing worksheets for these words.
Handwriting Practice: HomophonesEnhance both spelling and handwriting with this activity.
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