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Words that sound the same
There are some words in the table below that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. These words are called homophones. To work out which spelling to use, we need to check the different meanings of words. It `s also useful to check word meanings by putting the words in sentences.
Look at the table. Fill in the missing sections. You might need to write down a clue to remember the meaning of the word, or you might need to put the word in a sentence.
Words hear
Clues for meaning You do it with your ear
Sentence I hear what you're saying.
here
This place
new knew
Past tense of `know'.
That new building is the library.
piece
Part of something.
peace
allowed Given permission.
There is a peace rally every year in the centre of town.
aloud
She practised reading her speech aloud.
weak
Not strong.
week
Catherine is now working 30 hours a week.
To work out the difference between two words that sound the same, it can help to pick one word (eg would) and then find other words with the same -ould spelling pattern (eg could, should).Try writing a story with all the words you find. This may help you to remember how to spell some words that sound the same.
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