1.5 HOMOPHONES
1.5 HOMOPHONES
Homophones
Homophones are words that are very often misused and misspelled.
Homophones are words that have the same sound but different spelling and meaning. Here are some examples:
they’re their there
Spelling words
wait weight heard herd days daze heel heal peak peek
sent cent scent feet feat vain vane vein miner minor
waitTo anticipate or expect something to happen
weightThe measurement of how
heavy something is
heard
Perceived a noise or sound with the ear
herdA large collection of animals
daysUnits of time equal to twenty-
four hours
dazeA confused state
heelThe back of the foot
healTo recover from illness or
injury
peakA pointed top of a mountain,
highest point
peekA quick or furtive look
sent cent scentCaused to be An amount worth A faint chemical conveyed one hundredth of smell or odor a dollar
feetThe body parts one uses to
walk
featAn accomplishment or
achievement
vain vane veinBeing arrogant Revolving A bloodabout appearance instrument vessel showing wind direction
minerA person who digs for ore or
minerals
minorSmall, of only slight
importance
Challenge Words
raise raze rays principal principle