Homophones Words that sound the same, but have different spellings and meanings Did Sally (brake or break) his heart? Assignment:Homophone Notecard Directions.docHomophone Notecard Directions.doc

1. Their, There, They’re Their-Possessive form of they There-At or in that place. They’re-Contraction of they are

2. To, Two, Too To-In the direction of; so as to reach. Two-The number that is written as 2. Too-In addition; also.

3. Colonel, Kernel Colonel- an officer in the armed services Kernel- a whole seed of grain, wheat or corn

4. Rowed, Road, Rode Rowed- using oars to paddle a boat. Road- long, narrow paved or smooth path Rode- past tense of ride (to sit on a moving animal or vehicle)

5.Brake, Break Brake-A device for slowing or stopping motion. Break-To separate into two or more pieces using force; pause.

6. Lose, Loose Lose-Unable to find; misplace. Loose-Not tight

7. Already, All ready Already-By this time. All ready-More than one ready; ready in every particular; wholly equipped or prepared.

8. Passed, Past Passed-Go by; past tense of pass Past-Over/Just ended; just over

9. Hear, Here Hear-To be aware of. What you do with your EAR—see spelling. Here-At or in this place.

10. Formally, Formerly Formally-Executed, carried out, or done in proper form. Formerly-At an earlier time; once.

11. Your, You’re Your-Of or belonging to you. You’re-Contraction of you are.

12. Altar, Alter Altar-Table or similar structure in a church. Alter-To change or make different.

13. Lead, led, lead Lead-To show the way to; as by going ahead. Led-Past tense, past participle of lead. Lead-A soft, heavy, bluish-gray metallic element; pencil.

14. Quiet, Quite Quiet-Make little or no noise, to be silent. Quite-Completely; altogether.

15. Plain, Plane Plain-Being average or not remotely different; flat grassy land. Plane-A motorized vehicle used in flight in the air; flat surface in math.

16. Than, Then Than-Used to introduce the second element or clause in comparison. Then-At that time.

17. Whether, Weather Whether-Used in indirect questions to introduce. Weather-Condition or activity of atmosphere at given place.

18. Threw, Through Threw-Past tense of throw. Through-In one side and out the other; finished.

19. Peace, Piece Peace-Treaty or agreement ending a war. Piece-Something considered a part of a bigger group. (Hint: You want a piece of pie.)

20. Weak, Week Weak-Lacking physical strength, energy, or vigor. Week-A seven-day calendar period.

21. Its, It’s Its-The possessive form of it. It’s-Contraction of it is or has.

22. Desert, Desert, Dessert Desert-A dry barren region. Desert-To leave empty or alone. Dessert-The last course of a meal. Hint: Remember SS— Sweet Stuff

23. Who’s, Whose Who’s-contraction of who is. Whose-The possessive form of who.

24. I’ll, Aisle, Isle I’ll- Contraction of “I will” Aisle- a walkway between sections of seats or other barriers such as the aisles in a theater or grocery store. Isle- a small island

25. Bored, Board Bored- dull, tiresome, tired of the activity Board- a piece of wood sawed thinly.

26. Course, Coarse Course- a path or route along which something can travel such as a race course. Coarse- rough texture. Sandpaper is coarse.

27. Horse, Hoarse Horse- (Okay, you all know what a “horse” is. Do I need to write the definition?) Hoarse- a harsh, husky sounding voice. Sometimes when you have a sore throat, your voice becomes hoarse.

28. Bear, Bare Bear- to hold up or support. For example, architects need to make sure the walls will bear the weight of the roof. (Also, the animal!) Bare- without covering or clothing; unconcealed

29. Real, Reel Real- true, genuine, not fake Reel- a rotary device on a fishing rod for winding up or letting out the line.

30. Pare, pair Pare-to cut off the outer coating (You can pare an apple to remove the skin) Pair- two identical or similar things.

31. Right, Write, Rite Right- correct in judgment or position; a just claim or title Write- to trace or form words as a means of communication. Rite- a formal or ceremonial act in a religion or as a social milestone. (rites of baptism; getting one’s driver’s license at age 16 is a rite of passage into adulthood)

32. Principal, Principle Principal-A person who holds a leading position, especially the head of a school (your PAL), the sum of money owed as a debt, OR the main form which all other forms can be derived. Principle-A basic truth or statement or general set of moral or ethical standards.

33. Affect, Effect Affect-To have an influence on; bring about change in (verb). Hint: Affect starts with an A and is an ACTION verb. Effect-Something brought about by a cause or agent; a result (noun).

34. Accept; Except Accept- to receive something Except- to exclude something or leave something out.

35. Reign; Rain Reign- the time period a king or ruler has control over a kingdom Rain- (Okay, you know this one! Come up with y our own definition!)