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Study the word list: List 28 homophones

Recognise and spell common homophones

	compliment	I gave the man a compliment about his new hat. *
	complement	Her scarf complemented her outfit.
	descent	They began their descent at dawn.
	dissent	The footballer was sent off for dissent.
	heel	I've got a blister on my heel.
	heal	Cover it up until it heals.
	desert	Why did the soldier desert his post?
	dessert	I'd like ice-cream for dessert.
	draft	This is the first draft of my speech.
	draught	The open door caused a draught.
	fair	Jane has fair hair.
	fare	How much is the bus fare? *
	write	Please write to me when you go away.
	right	We don't drive on the right in England.

* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.

Use the list: List 28 homophones

Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.

Look	compliment
Say
Cover	Look again
Write
Check

Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check

How to use:

Look and read the word.

Say the word. Click the speaker icon.

Cover the word.

Write the word.

Check your spelling.

compliment

complement

descent

dissent

heel

heal

desert

dessert

draft

draught

fair

fare

write

right

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Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.

Start the Listen and Spell Test

I gave the man a __________ about his new hat.

Listen to the word and type it below:

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to repeat the word.