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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Look and read the word.
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Spelling Games: Shakespeare - W/C 19.10.20Reinforce your learning through exciting word games.
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!
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