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1.5 HOMOPHONES

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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

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Spelling words

wait weight heard herd days daze heel heal peak peek

sent cent scent feet feat vain vane vein miner minor

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waitTo anticipate or expect something to happen

weightThe measurement of how

heavy something is

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heard

Perceived a noise or sound with the ear

herdA large collection of animals

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daysUnits of time equal to twenty-

four hours

dazeA confused state

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heelThe back of the foot

healTo recover from illness or

injury

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peakA pointed top of a mountain,

highest point

peekA quick or furtive look

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sent cent scentCaused to be An amount worth A faint chemical conveyed one hundredth of smell or odor a dollar

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feetThe body parts one uses to

walk

featAn accomplishment or

achievement

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vain vane veinBeing arrogant Revolving A bloodabout appearance instrument vessel showing wind direction

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minerA person who digs for ore or

minerals

minorSmall, of only slight

importance

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Challenge Words

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