Recognise and spell common homophones
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compliment |
I gave the man a compliment about his new hat.
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complement |
Her scarf complemented her outfit.
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descent |
They began their descent at dawn.
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dissent |
The footballer was sent off for dissent.
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heel |
I've got a blister on my heel.
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heal |
Cover it up until it heals.
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desert |
Why did the soldier desert his post?
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dessert |
I'd like ice-cream for dessert.
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draft |
This is the first draft of my speech.
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draught |
The open door caused a draught.
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fair |
Jane has fair hair.
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fare |
How much is the bus fare?
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write |
Please write to me when you go away.
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right |
We don't drive on the right in England.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: List 28 homophonesTest and improve your spelling through focused repetition and drills.
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Spelling Games: List 28 homophonesPlay interactive games to practice these words in a fun way.
Bouncing Baubles
Christmas spelling!
Spelling Snowball
Winter spelling fun!
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!
Take a Spelling Test: List 28 homophonesSee how well you know these words with a spelling test.
Printable Activities: List 28 homophonesDownload and print spelling worksheets for this word list.
Handwriting Practice: List 28 homophonesImprove your spelling by writing these words.
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