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Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? affect to change The hot sun affected me by making me put on sun block. effect result The effect of not putting on sun block was that I got a bad sunburn! OUCH!

Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? aisle walkway The aisle in the church was very long. I'll contraction of "I will" I’ll surely try to call you. isle island That isle looked like paradise.

Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? accept to receive He accepted the reward. except excluding The whole group was there except Bob.

Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? altar raised center of worship The altar was beautiful. alter to change I tried to alter my answer with an eraser.

Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? Already happening in the past I did it already. All ready everything is ready to go We are all ready to go!

Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? buy to purchase I have to buy a new car. by near The pen was by the book. bye farewell I need to run so I’ll say bye.

Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? capital most important He committed a capital offense and went to jail. capitol center of government Washington DC is the capitol of the US.

Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? cents hundredths of a dollar 100 cents makes a dollar. scents many things to smell All the scents in the store was overwhelming. sense good judgment Common sense would make you leave because of the time!

Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? Fair a festival or just and equal That test was fair. Fare the cost of a ticket or trip The fare was quite expensive.

Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? Hole a ditch Dig a hole for the fence. Whole the entire The whole world must live together!

Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? knew past tense of know I knew all of my information because I studied my notes. new not old Those new feet are so cute!

Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? it's contraction of "it is" It’s so hot outside! its possessive pronoun The dog chased its tail.

Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? lead heavy metal The lead in the paint is dangerous. led guided The guide led us up the trail.

Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? passed approved; moved on The bike passed me on the road. past before now In the past I tired many hobbies.

Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? principal head of school principle main reason/law

Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? stationary not moving The stationary bike is great exercise when the weather is cold. stationery writing paper The stationery had flowers imprinted along the border.

Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? their belonging to them Take their ice cream to their table. there a place There is our location. they're contraction of "they are" They’re going on a plane.

Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? threw to propel by hand He got ready to throw the ball. through from end to end I went through the park.

Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? to toward Give it to me. too also I had pie too. two a couple There are two bunnies outside.

Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? weather meteorological conditions The weather is unpredictable, whether if it be the case I wonder whether she will come tomorrow.

Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? which selection Which will you choose? Witch supernatural beings on brooms The witch made a strange brew.

Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? who's contraction of "who is" Who’s having dessert? whose belonging to whom Whose hat is this?

Homonyms: Sound the same, but what’s the difference? you're contraction of "you are" You’re hilarious! your belonging to you Don’t forget to bring your books back to the library!