words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings

Investigating homophones

English

In this unit, pupils learn how spelling can relate to the origin and meaning of words.  In 'Verb adjectives and noun suffixes', pupils learn the grammar and spelling conventions associated with verb, adjective and noun suffixes.

In ‘Noun and adjectives suffixes’, pupils learnt the spelling and grammar conventions used with noun and adjective suffixes. In this unit, pupils learn how spelling can relate to the origin and meaning of words.

Suffixes, etymology and homophones

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. My keys are over **ther**.

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. The river's **curant** was very strong.

Choose the correct spelling to complete the following sentence. I picked a __________ from the bush.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. She confidently **cort** the ball.

words that sound the same but have different spellings

Match the words to the correct definitions.

Choose the correct spelling to complete the following sentence. I tied a __________ in my shoes laces.

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. Make sure you **bough** when you meet them.

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. I shot the arrow from my **boa**.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. I enjoyed myself at the Christmas **fare.**

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