More “No-Brainers” Homonyms: words that are pronounced the same but differ in meaning

our v. are our = (adj.) belonging to us are = (v.) form of the verb “to be” Do you know where our dog went? I think he’s playing in the backyard where the kids are.

to v. too v. two to = (prep.) expresses motion in the direction of something too = (adv.) means “also” or “to a high degree” two = the number 2 Did you go to Cedar Point this summer? My cousins went, too. They stayed for two days.

accept v. except accept = (v.) to consent or to receive except = (prep.) not including or but Did she accept their apologies? Yes, she forgave everyone except Molly.

allowed v. aloud allowed = (v.) given permission aloud = (adv.) out loud Only juniors and seniors are allowed to go to Prom. Prom king and queen are announced aloud at the dance.

write v. right write = (v.) to compose in print right = (adj.) correct (n.) the opposite of left; an entitlement (n.) the opposite of left; an entitlement o Please write these definitions on your paper. o You want to use the right word in your schoolwork.

principal v. principle principal = (adj.) most important (n.) person with authority in school (n.) person with authority in school principle = (n.) a fundamental truth The 9 th grade principal is Mr. Babics. He believes in the principles of honesty and respect.

whether v. weather whether = (conj.) expresses a doubt between alternate choices weather = (n.) atmospheric conditions It doesn’t matter whether it’s rainy or sunny. We will have fun camping despite the weather.

affect v. effect affect = (v.) an action that influences something effect = (n.) a thing Will this affect my overall grade? Luckily, the effect of the bombed quiz will be minor!