1. Do Now: Which of the following sentences contains no mistakes with sound-alikes? 1. We are seeking someone with high principals to be the next principle. 2. Set down that broom. Let's sit down and choose a set of dishes for Felicia's wedding gift. 3. Back then, I was happier than I am now. 4. Their is proof that they're stealing from there neighbors. 5. As we drove past the historic settlement, we felt that we had passed into a different era.

5. All I had for breakfast was a piece of toast. The peace was disrupted when the cat attacked the dog. Aim: How do you avoid mistakes with sound-alikes? Peace: n o disagreement; calm Piece: a part of something larger Two signatures on a single ___________ of paper began a new era of _________ between the two lands. piece peace

6. The request must be approved by a principal in the office. Her decision was based on moral principles. Aim: How do you avoid mistakes with sound-alikes? No one likes to go to the principal's office. Principle: a standard of beliefs or behaviors The principal cause of the fire is still unknown. Principal: m ain; chief; head of school or leader The ________ reason for the building's collapse is a simple _______ of physics. principal principle

7. The right job is not so easy to find. You must write your name clearly. Aim: How do you avoid mistakes with sound-alikes? Write: t o put words on paper Right: c orrect; in a direction opposite from left Do you see the blue shaded box to the ______ of your name? That is the ______ place to _______ your job preference. right write

8. Ken finally quit the band. It's quite foggy outside. The children, for once, were quiet. Aim: How do you avoid mistakes with sound-alikes? Quiet: n ot noisy Quite: c ompletely, very Quit: t o stop The mayor is ________ right; even if she ________ her job, she will not _________ her critics. quiet quite quits

9. Please set those groceries on the counter. I wish those children would sit down. Aim: How do you avoid mistakes with sound-alikes? Sit: t o be supported by a chair or surface What am I going to do with that old set of books? Set: a collection of things; To place an object somewhere If we_____ the television on the top shelf, we can _______ on the sofa and see the screen clearly. We also need a _____ of good speakers. set sit set

10. Aim: How do you avoid mistakes with sound-alikes? I suppose you're right. We supposed you had forgotten. I'm supposed to leave by 6:00 p.m. Supposed: p ast tense of suppose; intended Suppose: i magine or assume to be true I don't think we are ________ to leave those candles burning. _________ they catch something on fire? supposed Suppose

11. Aim: How do you avoid mistakes with sound-alikes? Cooper is a stronger cyclist than Mitchell. First, I was late; then my cell phone rang. Then: a t a certain time; next in time Than: t o compare two or more things/persons If you score higher ________90 percent on your exam, you are _________ ready to move on to the next course. than then

12. Jim has been an engineer for the past six years. We passed several slow- moving cars. Aim: How do you avoid mistakes with sound-alikes? Passed: w ent ahead went by Past: t ime that has gone by; gone by We drove right past our exit.. The speeding car _____________ us on the right and then zoomed ___________ a parked police car. It was the third speeder we'd seen in the ________ week. passed past

13. The tornado passed through the town. Elena threw her garbage in the basket. After you are through, may I use it? I bought the computer though it seemed over- priced. Aim: How do you avoid mistakes with sound-alikes? Though: h owever; nonetheless; in spite of Through: f inished with; from one side to the other Threw: h urled, tossed _______Shawn is usually calm, he ______ his alarm clock against the wall when he realized it didn't go off. He slept ________ his eight o'clock class. Though threw through

14. The storm came too close. Marcia gets two weeks of vacation. I like chocolate too. We are planning to drive to Denver. Aim: How do you avoid mistakes with sound-alikes? To: i ndicating direction; part of the infinitive Too: a lso; more than enough; very Two: t he number If we wait even __________ more minutes for Gail, we will arrive at the dock ______ late _____catch the early ferry. two too to

15. They're good friends of mine. There are four new kittens over there. My grandparents sold their boat. Aim: How do you avoid mistakes with sound-alikes? Their: p ronoun showing ownership There: a word indicating location or existence They're: c ontraction of they are We stopped by _________ house, but apparently __________ no longer living _________. their they're there

16. Aim: How do you avoid mistakes with sound-alikes? May I tell her who's calling? I don't know whose music I like best. Whose: p ronoun showing ownership Who's: c ontraction of who is or who has I don't know _______ supposed to work this shift, but we can check to see ______name is one the schedule. who's whose

17. Aim: How do you avoid mistakes with sound-alikes? Is this your dog? I hope you're coming to the party. You're: c ontraction of you and are Your: p ronoun showing ownership I think _______ right; ______ bingo card is a winner. you're yours

18. Aim: How do you avoid mistakes with sound-alikes? Are you going to use that computer? I am not used to small airplanes. Used: p ast tense of use; past state; familiar with Use: t o employ or put into service I __________ hem my pants with duct tape because it is so easy to ______; however, I have grown ______ repairing my clothes with a needle and thread. used to use used to