Spelling list: Some common homophones - set 1

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings, which can lead to confusion in writing. Words like their, there, and they're are some of the most common homophones in English: their shows possession, there refers to a place, and they're is a contraction of they are. It’s easy to mix them up, especially when writing quickly. To avoid mistakes, it’s essential to know the correct spelling of each word and understand their meanings.

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their	Their means 'belonging to them.'.
there	Don't put it here, put it over there.
they're	I wonder why they're so late.
your	Can I help you with your bags?
you're	You're looking very smart today.
to	We went to the party.
too	The cake mixture was too runny.
two	The two of us will go together.
some	I can toast some cheese.
sum	The sum of 10 and 10 is 20.
by	The plane was delayed by fog.
buy	She wants to buy a new dress.
bye	Bye bye is another way of saying 'goodbye'. *