ci 350- assure plan powerpoint homophones by: kristen stephens
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CI 350- Assure Plan Powerpoint
HomophonesBy: Kristen Stephens
What’s a homophone?
a word that is pronounced the same as another word, but has a different meaning and usually different spelling
Words like:
too, two & to knight & night
eight & ate ax & acts flea & flee
Homophones can be tricky
The easiest way to tell homophones apart: pay attention to spelling, and memorize the definition that tags along with the spelling.
aunt- your father or mothers sister
ant- a tiny insect
Homophone hint:
Sometimes it is easier to think of the homophones in picture form. Imagine the options in your head, then choose the correct spelling.
April (read or red) to the kindergarden class.
What are common homophones?
accept-take in
except-other than
blew-past tense of blow
blue-a color
eight-number after 7
ate-past tense of eat
bare-uncovered
bear-animal
flour-cooking ingredient
flower-plant
poll-survey/vote
pole-a long stick
Common homophones
are those that are used the
most frequently.
What are common homophones?
buy-to purchase
by-near to
bye-goodbye
to-directed towards
too-also
two-number after 1
their-belonging to
someone
they’re-they are
there-direction
Sometimes words have three homophones
Words with three homophones can
be tricky!
Keep track!
Keep a list of the homophones you get confused with at your desk or in a notebook.
Make 2 columns. Put the homophones side by side and definition underneath. If there are 3 homophones, add another column.
homophone 1-
brief definition
homophone 2-
brief definition
Is the list helpful?
Making your list will help you memorize the homophones that are confusing to you. It will also give you a reference to look back on.
Wait, what are homophones?
Homophones are two or three words that are pronounced the same, but have different spelling and a different meaning.
eight- like a number
ate- past tense of eat