Spelling Word List: List 28 homophones

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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.

Spelling Activities & Games: List 28 homophones

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Spelling Practice: List 28 homophones

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Look	compliment
Say
Cover	Look again
Write
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compliment

complement

descent

dissent

heel

heal

desert

dessert

draft

draught

fair

fare

write

right

Spelling Games: List 28 homophones

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I gave the man a __________ about his new hat.

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