ERRORS IN HOMOPHONE SPELLINGS What are Homophones? Homophones are words that sound the same, but have different spellings and different meanings. Examples of Homophones: • here: My homework is here. • hear: Brandon can hear the bell. • tail: The dog is wagging his tail. • tale: Another word for a story is a tale. Try This! 1] The cow _______ her cud. a] choose b] chairs c] chews d] cooks 2] The coach will _______ Emily for the team. a] choose b] chews c] cooks d] chairs 3] Sara bought a new _______ of sneakers. a] pare b] pear c] port d] pair 4] The _______ is one of my favorite fruits. a] pair b] pear c] port d] pare © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.NewPathLearning.com.