Homophones Flashcards

AQA GCSE English Language specification

Homophones

Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

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Homophones

Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

Example of homophones: 'their' and 'there'

'Their' refers to possession, while 'there' refers to a place or position.

Example of homophones: 'your' and 'you're'

'Your' shows possession, while 'you're' is a contraction of 'you are'.

Example of homophones: 'to', 'too', and 'two'

'To' is a preposition, 'too' means also or excessively, and 'two' is a number.

Example of homophones: 'its' and 'it's'

'Its' shows possession, while 'it's' is a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has'.

Example of homophones: 'affect' and 'effect'

'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of an influence.

Example of homophones: 'compliment' and 'complement'

'Compliment' means praise, while 'complement' means something that completes or goes well with something.

Example of homophones: 'principal' and 'principle'

'Principal' refers to the head of a school or main part, while 'principle' refers to a fundamental truth or belief.

Example of homophones: 'stationary' and 'stationery'

'Stationary' means not moving, while 'stationery' refers to writing materials.

Why are homophones important for AO6?

Using the correct homophone ensures accurate spelling and meaning, which is essential for technical accuracy in writing.

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