What Is a Homophone A homophone is a

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What Is a Homophone? A homophone is a word that sounds the same as

What Is a Homophone? A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word, but its spelling or meaning is different. piece peace I just want one piece of cake. I just want some peace and quiet.

What Is a Homophone? Here is another example: male mail We have a new

What Is a Homophone? Here is another example: male mail We have a new male teacher. The postman delivered the mail.

Pears or Pairs? Use your memory skills to uncover these pairs of homophones. Do

Pears or Pairs? Use your memory skills to uncover these pairs of homophones. Do you know the difference in their meanings? ? ? ? peace heel here mist fare main heal mane piece hear fair missed peace here fare heel mist main

Homophones Quick Quiz Take a quiz to see if you are an expert! Which

Homophones Quick Quiz Take a quiz to see if you are an expert! Which homophone is the correct word to complete this sentence? coming to my party? whose Who’s You’re correct. Well done!

Homophones Quick Quiz Take a quiz to see if you are an expert! Which

Homophones Quick Quiz Take a quiz to see if you are an expert! Which homophone is the correct word to complete this sentence? I’m still waiting for the to be delivered. mail male You’re correct. Well done!

Homophones Quick Quiz Take a quiz to see if you are an expert! Which

Homophones Quick Quiz Take a quiz to see if you are an expert! Which homophone is the correct word to complete this sentence? Tie a in the rope. not knot You’re correct. Well done!

Homophones Quick Quiz Take a quiz to see if you are an expert! Which

Homophones Quick Quiz Take a quiz to see if you are an expert! Which homophone is the correct word to complete this sentence? It isn’t if you get another turn. fare fair You’re correct. Well done!

Homophones Quick Quiz Take a quiz to see if you are an expert! Which

Homophones Quick Quiz Take a quiz to see if you are an expert! Which homophone is the correct word to complete this sentence? “All I want is a bit of and quiet!” screamed Mum. piece peace You’re correct. Well done!

Homophones Quick Quiz Take a quiz to see if you are an expert! Which

Homophones Quick Quiz Take a quiz to see if you are an expert! Which homophone is the correct word to complete this sentence? be late home after work tonight. Heel He’ll You’re correct. Well done! Heal

Spin the Wheel! Spin the wheel to pick a homophone. Spin Wait. . .

Spin the Wheel! Spin the wheel to pick a homophone. Spin Wait. . . It could be the reign in Spain! Next Slide Is it the rain in Spain or the rein in Spain? On your whiteboards, write the homophone the spinner lands on in a sentence. Do you know what the word means?

Write the Homophone Look at each of the words below. Can you correctly spell

Write the Homophone Look at each of the words below. Can you correctly spell its homophone? brake break grown groan scene seen

Match the Homophones Match the homophones by deciding what each word must be based

Match the Homophones Match the homophones by deciding what each word must be based on their meanings. Something round and ball often bouncy. The money you pay for a fare journey on the bus. A small, juicy fruit berry without a stone. To put something in a bury hole in the ground. When people are treated equally. fair Cutting food into small shreds by grate rubbing it against a special tool. Something which is important great or above average. A word which means bawl to cry noisily. Something which is simple, plain with nothing extra added. A completely level or flat surface, plane or an aircraft. Can you make one example of your own?

The Triple Homophone Sandwich Below are three homophones. Can you use all three homophones

The Triple Homophone Sandwich Below are three homophones. Can you use all three homophones in one sentence which still makes sense? not break great An example could be: It is not great to break a vase. Can you think of any other examples which use all three homophones?

The Triple Homophone Sandwich meet plane medal groan seen weather

The Triple Homophone Sandwich meet plane medal groan seen weather

Homophones This conversation between Frank and Sheila is full of homophones. Can you spot

Homophones This conversation between Frank and Sheila is full of homophones. Can you spot them and change them to the correct spelling? Meat me buy the sign outside. Have you scene the whether? I can barely sea threw the missed. Just weight by the mane doors. What do I do if it’s reigning? If it reins, meat me over hear buy the fun fare. Grate. I won’t be long.

Homophones Answers This conversation between Frank and Sheila is full of homophones. Can you

Homophones Answers This conversation between Frank and Sheila is full of homophones. Can you spot them and change them to the correct spelling? Meet me by the sign outside. Have you seen the weather? I can barely see through the mist. Just wait by the main doors. What do I do if it’s raining? If it rains, meet me over here by the fun fair. Great. I won’t be long.