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We gathered a list of the Most Commonly Confused Homophones here with examples. A printable version of this list is included in our free homophones download.
| He ate a healthy dinner. | I saw eight fish in the pond. |
| Do not break your pencil. | Dad stepped on the brake to stop the car. |
| She went to the store to buy milk. | There was a tall tree by the pond. |
| Deer run through the field in the fall. | My dear friend sent me a card in the mail. |
| She has a gift for Grandma. | We will pick four daisies. |
| The recipe calls for two cups of flour. | She will plant a flower by the fence. |
| He was sick in bed with the flu. | A bird flew across the field. |
| I can hear the trumpet. | Look over here. |
| I heard the choir sing. | The shepherd watched his herd of sheep. |
| I knew the correct answer. | Did you get a new coat? |
| We will have potatoes with meat for dinner. | Did you meet the new coach? |
| I lost my favorite pair of socks. | A pear is a delicious fruit. |
| I felt great peace while sitting next to the quiet brook. | Would you like a piece of pie? |
| I could see the valley below from the top of the mountain peak. | Do not peek inside the package. |
| You will have to pedal your bike up the hill. | The flower petal fell to the ground. |
| Turn right at the corner. | Write your name at the top of the paper. |
| The captain raised the sail on the boat. | The store is having a sale on grapes this week. |
| Three ships sailed across the sea. | Can you see the birds in the tree? |
| I have never seen the ocean. | The artist painted a beautiful scene. |
| The room is at the top of the stairs. | The girl stares at the stars. |
| Wait here for your turn. | What is the weight of that pumpkin? |
| He wears a belt around his waist. | Do not waste the extra food. |
| Which way should we go? | How much does an elephant weigh? |
| Did you wear a coat and hat? | Where are you going for your vacation? |
| The chain broke because of a weak link. | How many days are in a week? |
| The weather for today is cold and rainy. | Did you decide whether you will go with us to the game? |
| We need an actor who’s tall for this role. [who’s = who is] | Whose sweater is this? |
| My dad built this stool using wood. | Would you like to go for a walk? |
| You’re such a wonderful friend! [you’re = you are] | Here are your shoes. |
| The gumball cost one cent. | He sent a letter in the mail. | The flower has a fragrant scent. |
| It will take six weeks for his broken arm to heal. | Step with the heel of your foot. | Dad said he’ll bring you to the park. [he’ll = he will] |
| I have a friend named Mary. | The happy couple will marry next month. | The merry boy happily took his puppy for a walk. |
| We will go there. | I went to their house. | They’re coming to my house. [they’re = they are] |
| Are you going to the store? | There are too many flies in here! | I have two sisters. |
How to Remember Homophones
3. Spelling Memory Mnemonics
Create your own random memory tricks (mnemonics) for how to remember the spelling of homophones. Here are some ideas:
- Notice the vowels.
- Look for hidden words in the homophone.
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