Chapter Twelve Homonyms

Homonyms Homonyms are words that have the same sounds but different meanings and spellings: Brake break Course coarse Hole whole Hear here There their Knew new Its It’s

The Big Four Of all the homonyms, four groups can be among the most troublesome: 1) its - belonging to it it’s - contraction of it is “It’s unlikely that the donkey will finish its oats.”

The Big Four 2) their - belonging to them there - in that place (or) used with forms of to be they’re - they are “Their turtle just crawled under there! They’re going to be furious!”

The Big Four 3) to - used before a verb (or) toward too - overly, extremely (or) also two - the number 2 “Those two rabbits are too tired to play anymore.”

The Big Four 3) your - belonging to you you’re - contraction of you are “If you’re going on a long plane ride, remember to bring your favorite book.”