Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings, which can lead to confusion in writing. Words like their, there, and they're are some of the most common homophones in English: their shows possession, there refers to a place, and they're is a contraction of they are. It s easy to mix them up, especially when writing quickly. To avoid mistakes, it s essential to know the correct spelling of each word and understand their meanings.
Try a Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check activity to sharpen your homophone skills!
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their |
The girls went to see their favourite pop group.
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there |
Don't put it here, put it over there.
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they're |
Do you know why they're coming tomorrow?
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your |
Can I help you with your bags?
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you're |
You're my first visitor today.
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to |
We went to the party.
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too |
It's too hot in here for me.
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two |
The two of us will go together.
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some |
The heavy rain caused some flooding.
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sum |
The sum of 10 and 10 is 20.
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by |
The sleigh was pulled by reindeer.
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buy |
She wants to buy a new dress.
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bye |
Bye for now, see you tomorrow.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: 30th Sept - Bananas - homophonesImprove your spelling skills with interactive exercises and activities.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
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Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
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