1. Homophones, Homonyms, & Transition Words
SAT Prep Friday

2. Homophones Words that sound the same but are spelled differently
Example: too, to, two
their, there, they’re
by, buy, bye

3. 20 Most Common Homophones
affect/effect than/then which/witch here/hear are/our buy/by accept/except weather/whether there/their/they’re too/two/to
you’re/your bear/bare one/won brake/break complement/compliment aloud/allowed lie/lay it’s/its capital/capitol principle/principal
With a partner, look up 10 homophone pairs that you need to review. Be ready to share what you found.

4. Homonyms
Words that sound and are SPELLED the same, but mean two different things.
Example: beat and beat
bear and bear
saw and saw
address and address

5. As individuals think of or look up other examples of homonyms
As individuals think of or look up other examples of homonyms. Share and compare with a partner. Be ready to share with the class.

6. Transition Words Yes, These are Real Words!
Furthermore Heretofore Herinafter Inasmuch Insofar Likewise Moreover Nevertheless
Nonetheless Notwithstanding Ought Ongoing Therefore Thereby Whereas Whereby
For each of these words, find 3 synonyms and add these to your notes.