Homonyms

Homonyms are words that sound alike, but are spelled differently and have different meanings.

You've seen many of them. And I'll bet you've been confused by some of them.

their

they're

there

All the members of the audience rose from their seats as the sweet soprano took a bow.

The new teachers are nice. They're going to be introduced tonight.

There is a bright moon tonight.

 

stare

stair

It's not polite to stare at people who are different.

The little boy reluctantly when up to bed, one stair at a time.

 

List of homonyms
Practice #1
Practice #2