Homophones homo the same phonos sound Its all

Homophones homo – the same phonos – sound (It’s all Greek to me!)

Homophones are fun – but can cause problems too! eg: knight? or night?

Homophones The words ‘which’ and ‘witch’ sound the same but their spellings and meanings are totally different. Which fruit will I eat? The witch wore a pointed hat.

Homophones right threw know through piece no write peace new Which words on the right sound the same as those on the left? CHECK

Homophones right threw know through piece no write peace new Which words on the right sound the same as those on the left?

Homophones Last night I went to (meet/meat) my friends, Jenny and George. I had bought (sum/some) presents for them as it was (there/they’re/their) birthdays – they are twins! For Jenny, I had a beautiful (flour/flower) with brilliant yellow petals. For George, I’d got a watch to help him tell the (time/thyme). By the time I got to Jenny and George, it was quite late, according to George’s watch. In fact, it was (knight/night). We decided to (higher/hire) a taxi to take us home.

Homophones Last night I went to meet my friends, Jenny and George. I had bought some presents for them as it was their birthdays – they are twins! For Jenny, I had a beautiful flower with brilliant yellow petals. For George, I’d got a watch to help him tell the time. By the time I got to Jenny and George, it was quite late, according to George’s watch. In fact, it was night. We decided to hire a taxi to take us home.

Homophones are fun and easy to work out – try some on your friends!