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Study the word list: Homophones

Homophones. Words that sound the same but are spelt differently and have a different meaning.

accept I accept your apology.
except I'll eat anything except bananas.
affect The government cuts will affect everyone.
effect The stage lighting had a magical effect.
ball He kicked the ball through the window.
bawl The baby began to bawl because she was hungry. *
berry The holly berry is bright red.
bury My dog likes to bury bones.
brake The car had to brake hard.
break Be careful not to break that glass.
fair Jane has fair hair.
fare
grate Grate some cheese to go in the sauce.
great There was great relief at the rescue.
groan
grown I have grown tomatoes for ten years.
here Wait here until I get back.
hear Shout across the valley to hear the echo.
heel I've got a blister on my heel.
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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accept
except
affect
effect
ball
bawl
berry
bury
brake
break
fair
fare
grate
great
groan
grown
here
hear
heel
heal

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