Spelling Word List: List 21: Homophones

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Study the Word List: List 21: Homophones

Objective: I can recognise and spell common homophones.

	steal	It is wrong to steal from others. *
	steel	The knife is made of stainless steel.
	who's	Who's that speaking?
	whose	Whose book is this?
	aloud	Read the words aloud.
	allowed	Everyone is allowed to go except me.
	wary	We were wary of the fierce looking dog. *
	weary	It had been a long day and Miss Northen felt weary. *
	aisle	The bride walked down the aisle of the church.
	isle	The Isle of Skye is in Scotland.
	affect	A condition that affects the body. *
	effect	The stage lighting had a magical effect.

* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.

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Spelling Practice: List 21: Homophones

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steal

steel

who's

whose

aloud

allowed

wary

weary

aisle

isle

affect

effect

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