Homophones - words that sound the same but have a different spelling and a different meaning. The children need to understand the meaning of each of the words to use them correctly in sentences. Current common mistakes in their writing are: their / there / they're, to / too, of / off and our / are.
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are |
Job vacancies are listed in the paper.
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our |
We'll eat at our house tonight.
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of |
The height of the Eiffel Tower is 300m.
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off |
The ship set off from Florida.
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their |
Their means 'belonging to them.'.
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there |
Don't put it here, put it over there.
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they're |
I wonder why they're so late.
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to |
To whom is the letter addressed?
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too |
You are too young to see that film.
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two |
The two of us will go together.
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wear |
I wear gloves in the winter to keep my hands warm.
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were |
What were you doing out late last night?
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where |
Where have I put my keys?
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we're |
We're pleased to accept your invitation.
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which |
Which cake would you like for dessert?
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witch |
The witch chanted a powerful incantation.
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you're |
You're looking very smart today.
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your |
Can I help you with your bags?
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difficult |
The conversion from Dollars to Yen was difficult to make.
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disappear |
Click the box again and it will disappear.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
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