{"id":666,"date":"2022-04-21T12:44:36","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T12:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=666"},"modified":"2025-08-16T10:40:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T10:40:34","slug":"e-q-1-use-the-correct-homophone","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-q-1-use-the-correct-homophone\/","title":{"rendered":"E- Q.1 Use the correct homophone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Use the correct homophone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/9thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Use-the-correct-homophone-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>key notes :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>What are Homophones?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">Homophones are words that <em>sound the same<\/em> but have different meanings and often different spellings. They can be tricky, but mastering them will improve your writing and prevent embarrassing errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">Think of it this way: your <strong>ear<\/strong> can <strong>hear<\/strong> them identically, but your <em>eye<\/em> needs to distinguish the difference in spelling to understand their meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Common Homophone Pairs<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>there \/ their \/ they&#8217;re<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>There<\/strong>: indicates a place (e.g., <em>Put the book over there.<\/em>)<br><strong>Their<\/strong>: shows possession (e.g., <em>That is their car.<\/em>)<br><strong>They&#8217;re<\/strong>: a contraction of <em>they are<\/em> (e.g., <em>They&#8217;re going to the store.<\/em>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>to \/ too \/ two<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>To<\/strong>: indicates direction or purpose (e.g., <em>I am going to the park.<\/em>)<br><strong>Too<\/strong>: means <em>also<\/em> or <em>excessively<\/em> (e.g., <em>I want to go too.<\/em> \/ <em>It&#8217;s too hot outside.<\/em>)<br><strong>Two<\/strong>: the number 2 (e.g., <em>I have two apples.<\/em>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>your \/ you&#8217;re<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Your<\/strong>: shows possession (e.g., <em>Is that your backpack?<\/em>)<br><strong>You&#8217;re<\/strong>: a contraction of <em>you are<\/em> (e.g., <em>You&#8217;re a great student!<\/em>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>it&#8217;s \/ its<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>It&#8217;s<\/strong>: a contraction of <em>it is<\/em> or <em>it has<\/em> (e.g., <em>It&#8217;s raining outside.<\/em>)<br><strong>Its<\/strong>: shows possession (e.g., <em>The dog wagged its tail.<\/em>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>here \/ hear<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Here<\/strong>: indicates a place (e.g., <em>Come here!<\/em>)<br><strong>Hear<\/strong>: to perceive with the ear (e.g., <em>I can hear the birds singing.<\/em>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>see \/ sea<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>See<\/strong>: to perceive with the eye (e.g., <em>I see a rainbow.<\/em>)<br><strong>Sea<\/strong>: a large body of salt water (e.g., <em>The ship sailed on the sea.<\/em>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>by \/ buy \/ bye<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>By<\/strong>: near or next to (e.g., <em>The house is by the river.<\/em>)<br><strong>Buy<\/strong>: to purchase (e.g., <em>I need to buy groceries.<\/em>)<br><strong>Bye<\/strong>: a short form of goodbye (e.g., <em>Bye! See you later.<\/em>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>pair \/ pear<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Pair<\/strong>: a set of two (e.g., <em>I need a new pair of shoes.<\/em>)<br><strong>Pear<\/strong>: a type of fruit (e.g., <em>I ate a pear for breakfast.<\/em>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>son \/ sun<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Son<\/strong>: a male child (e.g., <em>He is my son.<\/em>)<br><strong>Sun<\/strong>: the star that provides light and heat to Earth (e.g., <em>The sun is shining brightly.<\/em>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>right \/ write<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Right<\/strong>: correct or a direction (e.g., <em>That is the right answer.<\/em> \/ <em>Turn right at the corner.<\/em>)<br><strong>Write<\/strong>: to form letters or words on a surface (e.g., <em>Please write your name here.<\/em>)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tips for Avoiding Homophone Errors<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Read Carefully:<\/strong> Pay close attention to what you&#8217;ve written. Read your work aloud, this can help you <strong>hear<\/strong> errors your eyes may miss.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consider the Context:<\/strong> Think about the meaning you are trying to convey. This will help you choose the correct word.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use a Dictionary or Online Resource:<\/strong> If you are unsure, look up the word to confirm its meaning and spelling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Regularly:<\/strong> The more you practice, the better you will become at recognizing and using homophones correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ask for Feedback:<\/strong> Have a friend or teacher proofread your work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Practice Exercises<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3e8b3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Choose the Correct Homophone<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-background-background-color has-background\">\n<li>The painter used a fine brush to add the final __________.<br><em>(touch \/ tuch)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He couldn\u2019t __________ the heavy load any longer.<br><em>(bear \/ bare)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The students waited for the teacher to __________ the results.<br><em>(reveal \/ revel)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She wore a beautiful __________ to the wedding.<br><em>(veil \/ vale)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The loud music did not __________ me while I was studying.<br><em>(affect \/ effect)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We should all try to live in __________ with nature.<br><em>(peace \/ piece)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He was trying to __________ the engine back to life.<br><em>(breathe \/ breath)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The child took a deep __________ before diving into the pool.<br><em>(breathe \/ breath)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The dog wagged its __________ excitedly.<br><em>(tail \/ tale)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This medicine has a side __________ you should be aware of.<br><em>(effect \/ affect)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 <strong>Answer Key<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> Choose the Correct Homophone<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-background-background-color has-background\">\n<li>touch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reveal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>veil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>affect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>peace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>breathe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>breath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>effect<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#c0f8d4\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Identify and Correct the Incorrect Homophone<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Rewrite the sentence with the correct homophone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-background-background-color has-background\">\n<li>I no their coming to the party tonight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She past the exam with flying colors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The principle of the school gave a long speech.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He will meat us at the restaurant at 8 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The knight took his bow and made his way to the flour.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Answer Key<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Identify and Correct the Incorrect Homophone<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-background-background-color has-background\">\n<li>I <strong>know<\/strong> they&#8217;re coming to the party tonight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She <strong>passed<\/strong> the exam with flying colors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>principal<\/strong> of the school gave a long speech.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He will <strong>meet<\/strong> us at the restaurant at 8 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The knight took his bow and made his way to the <strong>floor<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"11\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e6ccfd\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> Create Your Own Sentences<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the given homophone pairs in your own meaningful sentences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-background-background-color has-background\">\n<li><strong>weather \/ whether<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>sight \/ site<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>their \/ there<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>stationary \/ stationery<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>led \/ lead<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Answer Key<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sample Sentences (Accept any grammatically correct and meaningful sentence)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>1. Weather<\/strong>: The weather is very cold today.\u2003<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>    <strong>Whether<\/strong>: I don\u2019t know whether I should go or stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Sight<\/strong>: The mountains were a beautiful sight.<br>\u2003\u2003<strong>Site<\/strong>: The construction site is closed today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> <strong>Their<\/strong> : Their car broke down on the highway.<br>\u2003\u2003<strong>There<\/strong>: We went there for a vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <strong>Stationary<\/strong>: The car remained stationary at the red light.<br>\u2003\u2003<strong>Stationery<\/strong>: She bought some new stationery for school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. <strong>Led<\/strong>: He led the team to victory.<br>\u2003\u2003<strong>Lead<\/strong>: Pencils are made of graphite, not lead.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"16\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Today we explored the world of homophones and <strong>their<\/strong> importance in effective communication. By understanding the differences in meaning and spelling between these similar-sounding words, you can greatly improve your writing skills. Remember to always read carefully, consider the context, and utilize resources when you&#8217;re unsure. Keep practicing, and you&#8217;ll <strong>see<\/strong> a big difference in your writing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-q-1-use-the-correct-homophone\/2\/\"><strong>List of &#8220;Use the correct homophone<\/strong>&#8220;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\">Let&#8217;s practice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/77211\/889\/423\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-2-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-2-11.png 500w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-2-11-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-2-11-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/92663\/706\/591\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-1-1-21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-1-1-21.png 500w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-1-1-21-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-1-1-21-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-c836ed5acae05293aef76b814a2f0b90\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>List of Use the correct homophone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Homophones<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Definitions<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Example Sentences<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Ate \/ Eight<\/strong><\/td><td>Ate: past tense of eat; Eight: the number 8<\/td><td>She <strong>ate<\/strong> lunch at noon. \/ He turned <strong>eight<\/strong> last week.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bare \/ Bear<\/strong><\/td><td>Bare: uncovered; Bear: large mammal or to carry<\/td><td>He walked on the <strong>bare<\/strong> floor. \/ I can&#8217;t <strong>bear<\/strong> the pain.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Brake \/ Break<\/strong><\/td><td>Brake: device to stop a vehicle; Break: to separate into pieces<\/td><td>Press the <strong>brake<\/strong> to stop. \/ Don&#8217;t <strong>break<\/strong> the glass.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Buy \/ By \/ Bye<\/strong><\/td><td>Buy: to purchase; By: near or through; Bye: farewell<\/td><td>I want to <strong>buy<\/strong> a new book. \/ She sat <strong>by<\/strong> the window. \/ <strong>Bye<\/strong>, see you tomorrow!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cell \/ Sell<\/strong><\/td><td>Cell: small room or unit; Sell: to exchange for money<\/td><td>The prisoner was in a <strong>cell<\/strong>. \/ They <strong>sell<\/strong> fruits at the market.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cent \/ Scent \/ Sent<\/strong><\/td><td>Cent: coin; Scent: smell; Sent: past tense of send<\/td><td>It costs fifty <strong>cents<\/strong>. \/ The <strong>scent<\/strong> of roses filled the air. \/ I <strong>sent<\/strong> the letter yesterday.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dear \/ Deer<\/strong><\/td><td>Dear: beloved; Deer: animal<\/td><td>My <strong>dear<\/strong> friend is visiting. \/ A <strong>deer<\/strong> crossed the road.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Flour \/ Flower<\/strong><\/td><td>Flour: used in baking; Flower: blooming plant<\/td><td>Add <strong>flour<\/strong> to the mixture. \/ The <strong>flower<\/strong> bloomed beautifully.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hair \/ Hare<\/strong><\/td><td>Hair: strands on the head; Hare: fast-running animal<\/td><td>She combed her <strong>hair<\/strong>. \/ The <strong>hare<\/strong> ran swiftly.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Heal \/ Heel<\/strong><\/td><td>Heal: to make healthy; Heel: back part of the foot<\/td><td>Time will <strong>heal<\/strong> the wound. \/ He injured his <strong>heel<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hear \/ Here<\/strong><\/td><td>Hear: to perceive sound; Here: in this place<\/td><td>I can <strong>hear<\/strong> music. \/ Come <strong>here<\/strong> quickly.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hour \/ Our<\/strong><\/td><td>Hour: 60 minutes; Our: belonging to us<\/td><td>It took an <strong>hour<\/strong> to finish. \/ This is <strong>our<\/strong> house.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Know \/ No<\/strong><\/td><td>Know: to be aware; No: negative response<\/td><td>I <strong>know<\/strong> the answer. \/ <strong>No<\/strong>, I don&#8217;t agree.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Knight \/ Night<\/strong><\/td><td>Knight: medieval warrior; Night: time after sunset<\/td><td>The <strong>knight<\/strong> wore armor. \/ Stars shine at <strong>night<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mail \/ Male<\/strong><\/td><td>Mail: postal items; Male: opposite of female<\/td><td>I received <strong>mail<\/strong> today. \/ The <strong>male<\/strong> lion roared.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Meat \/ Meet<\/strong><\/td><td>Meat: animal flesh; Meet: to come together<\/td><td>We had <strong>meat<\/strong> for dinner. \/ Let&#8217;s <strong>meet<\/strong> at noon.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pair \/ Pear<\/strong><\/td><td>Pair: two of something; Pear: fruit<\/td><td>I bought a <strong>pair<\/strong> of shoes. \/ She ate a <strong>pear<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Peace \/ Piece<\/strong><\/td><td>Peace: tranquility; Piece: a portion<\/td><td>They signed a <strong>peace<\/strong> treaty. \/ I want a <strong>piece<\/strong> of cake.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Plain \/ Plane<\/strong><\/td><td>Plain: simple or flat land; Plane: aircraft<\/td><td>She wore a <strong>plain<\/strong> dress. \/ The <strong>plane<\/strong> took off.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Principal \/ Principle<\/strong><\/td><td>Principal: head of a school; Principle: fundamental truth<\/td><td>The <strong>principal<\/strong> addressed the students. \/ Honesty is a good <strong>principle<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right \/ Write<\/strong><\/td><td>Right: correct or direction; Write: to inscribe<\/td><td>Turn <strong>right<\/strong> at the corner. \/ Please <strong>write<\/strong> your name.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sight \/ Site<\/strong><\/td><td>Sight: ability to see; Site: location<\/td><td>Her <strong>sight<\/strong> is excellent. \/ This is the <strong>site<\/strong> for the new building.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Son \/ Sun<\/strong><\/td><td>Son: male child; Sun: star at the center of our solar system<\/td><td>My <strong>son<\/strong> is five years old. \/ The <strong>sun<\/strong> is shining.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Steal \/ Steel<\/strong><\/td><td>Steal: to take unlawfully; Steel: strong metal<\/td><td>Don&#8217;t <strong>steal<\/strong> from others. \/ The bridge is made of <strong>steel<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Their \/ There \/ They&#8217;re<\/strong><\/td><td>Their: possessive; There: place; They&#8217;re: they are<\/td><td><strong>Their<\/strong> house is big. \/ The book is over <strong>there<\/strong>. \/ <strong>They&#8217;re<\/strong> coming soon.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>To \/ Too \/ Two<\/strong><\/td><td>To: preposition; Too: also; Two: number 2<\/td><td>I&#8217;m going <strong>to<\/strong> the store. \/ I want some <strong>too<\/strong>. \/ She has <strong>two<\/strong> cats.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wait \/ Weight<\/strong><\/td><td>Wait: to stay; Weight: heaviness<\/td><td>Please <strong>wait<\/strong> here. \/ What&#8217;s your <strong>weight<\/strong>?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weather \/ Whether<\/strong><\/td><td>Weather: atmospheric conditions; Whether: expressing doubt<\/td><td>The <strong>weather<\/strong> is sunny. \/ I don&#8217;t know <strong>whether<\/strong> to go.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Which \/ Witch<\/strong><\/td><td>Which: choice; Witch: sorceress<\/td><td><strong>Which<\/strong> color do you prefer? \/ The <strong>witch<\/strong> cast a spell.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weak \/ Week<\/strong><\/td><td>Weak: not strong; Week: seven days<\/td><td>He felt <strong>weak<\/strong> after illness. \/ See you next <strong>week<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Whole \/ Hole<\/strong><\/td><td>Whole: entire; Hole: opening<\/td><td>I ate the <strong>whole<\/strong> cake. \/ There&#8217;s a <strong>hole<\/strong> in the sock.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wood \/ Would<\/strong><\/td><td>Wood: material from trees; Would: past tense of will<\/td><td>The table is made of <strong>wood<\/strong>. \/ I <strong>would<\/strong> like some tea.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Your \/ You&#8217;re<\/strong><\/td><td>Your: possessive; You&#8217;re: you are<\/td><td>Is this <strong>your<\/strong> book? \/ <strong>You&#8217;re<\/strong> very kind.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Aloud \/ Allowed<\/strong><\/td><td>Aloud: spoken; Allowed: permitted<\/td><td>Read the story <strong>aloud<\/strong>. \/ Pets are not <strong>allowed<\/strong> here.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bored \/ Board<\/strong><\/td><td>Bored: uninterested; Board: flat surface or group<\/td><td>I&#8217;m feeling <strong>bored<\/strong>. \/ He wrote on the <strong>board<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Capital \/ Capitol<\/strong><\/td><td>Capital: city or money; Capitol: government building<\/td><td>Paris is the <strong>capital<\/strong> of France. \/ The <strong>Capitol<\/strong> is in Washington, D.C.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Complement \/ Compliment<\/strong><\/td><td>Complement: something that completes; Compliment: praise<\/td><td>The scarf <strong>complements<\/strong> her dress. \/ He gave her a <strong>compliment<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Die \/ Dye<\/strong><\/td><td>Die: to cease living; Dye: to color<\/td><td>Flowers <strong>die<\/strong> without water. \/ She will <strong>dye<\/strong> her hair red.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fair \/ Fare<\/strong><\/td><td>Fair: just or carnival; Fare: fee<\/td><td>That&#8217;s not <strong>fair<\/strong>! \/ The bus <strong>fare<\/strong> is $2.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Grate \/ Great<\/strong><\/td><td>Grate: to shred; Great: excellent<\/td><td><strong>Grate<\/strong> the cheese. \/ That&#8217;s a <strong>great<\/strong> idea!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hole \/ Whole<\/strong><\/td><td>Hole: opening; Whole: entire<\/td><td>There&#8217;s a <strong>hole<\/strong> in the wall. \/ I ate the <strong>whole<\/strong> pizza.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Idle \/ Idol<\/strong><\/td><td>Idle: inactive; Idol: someone admired<\/td><td>The machine is <strong>idle<\/strong>. \/ The singer is my <strong>idol<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Lead \/ Led<\/strong><\/td><td>Lead: to guide or a metal; Led: past tense of lead<\/td><td>She will <strong>lead<\/strong> the team. \/ He <strong>led<\/strong> them to victory.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mail \/ Male<\/strong><\/td><td>Mail: postal items; 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