Homophones
Feb 24, 2016
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.