Homophones

Homophones

BorderThe boundary between two states or countries.The edge of a piece of

paper.

BoarderThese dogs are

boarders at a kennel. A kennel is a place to keep your pets while you are on a trip.

When someone pays to live somewhere, such as renting a room in someone else’s house, we call

them a boarder.

CapitalTallahassee is the capital of Florida.This is a capital letter: B.

CapitolThe Capitol Building

in Washington, D.C.

PrincipalDr. Stroud is our principal.

PrincipleSome synonyms for principle:

BeliefOpinionRuleLaw

stationeryPaper, cards & envelopes.

stationaryThey are standing still. They are not moving.

They are stationary.

fowlBirds are also called fowl.

foulYou can get a fowl in

sports for disobeying the rules of the game.

burro

burrow A hole in the ground where small animals live.

palletA mat to sleep on or a box made of wood for

lifting heavy things.

palletteA plate where artists put paint.

bardAn old word for poet.

barredThe window is barred.