Homonyms
Homonyms are words that sound alike, but are spelled differently and have different meanings.
You've seen many of them. And I'll bet you've been confused by some of them.
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their |
they're |
there |
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All the members of the audience rose from their seats as the sweet soprano took a bow. |
The new teachers are nice. They're going to be introduced tonight. |
There is a bright moon tonight. |
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stare |
stair |
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It's not polite to stare at people who are different. |
The little boy reluctantly when up to bed, one stair at a time. |
List of homonyms
Practice #1
Practice #2