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Homophones

Words that sound the same but have different meanings: their/there/they're

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When to Use Homophones

  • •Their/There/They're: their = possession, there = place, they're = they are.
  • •Your/You're: your = possession, you're = you are.
  • •Its/It's: its = possession, it's = it is or it has.
  • •To/Too/Two: to = direction/infinitive, too = also/excessive, two = number 2.
  • •Affect/Effect: affect = verb (influence), effect = noun (result).

How to Form Homophones

Affirmative (+)

Choose spelling based on meaning

Negative (-)

Same principle applies

Question (?)

Same principle applies

💡 Test by expanding contractions: if 'they are' works, use they're.

Examples of Homophones

✓They're going to their house over there.

✗There going to they're house over their.

They're = they are; their = possession; there = place.

✓You're going to love your new car.

✗Your going to love you're new car.

You're = you are; your = possession.

✓It's lost its way.

✗Its lost it's way.

It's = it is/has; its = possession.

Common Mistakes with Homophones

💡 Practice Tips for Homophones

  • • They're/you're/it's: try expanding to 'they are/you are/it is'.
  • • Their/your/its: these show possession (no apostrophe for its).
  • • There: think 'here and there' (both about place).
  • • Affect (verb) vs Effect (noun): 'A' for action, 'E' for end result.
Quick Quiz
  1. 1.  welcome to stay for dinner.
  2. 2.The dog wagged   tail happily.
  3. 3.Choose the sentence that is spelled correctly. 
  4. 4.How does climate change   wildlife?
  5. Question 5: Choose the right word: I want blank go to the park, ___. (direction + 'also')
    5.Choose the right word: I want go to the park, ___. (direction + 'also')
  6. Question 6: Choose the right word: blank raining outside, so take an umbrella. (it is)
    6.Choose the right word: raining outside, so take an umbrella. (it is)
  7. Question 7: Choose the right word: Is this blank book? (possessive)
    7.Choose the right word: Is this book? (possessive)
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