Spelling list: Unit 14 homophones - set 1

This list explores homophones for the /or/ sound — words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. These homophones include the spelling patterns:/or/: or, ore, au, and aw.

For example, wore (the past tense of wear) and war (a conflict) are pronounced the same, but their meanings are very different. The same is true for bore (to make someone feel uninterested) and boar (a wild pig).

Understanding these homophones will help you spell them correctly and use them in the right context. Study these words to improve your writing and speaking skills!

wore	I wore my new suit.
war	Thousands were killed in the war.
worn	I should have worn something warmer.
warn	Road signs warn us of danger.
for	This letter is for you.
four	Ten times four is forty.
stork	Some storks nest on chimneys.
stalk	Wheat grows on stalks.
bore	That teacher is a complete bore.
boar	Some wild boars have long tusks.
bored	We are bored with his jokes.
board	Get out the chess board.
horse	My horse is in the next race.
hoarse	We cheered until we were hoarse.
horde	They were chased by a horde of fans.
hoard	The pirate hid his hoard of gold.
fort	The fort was bravely defended.
fought	They fought a long battle.