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This structure in the sea is a pier, not a pear!

Homophones 03

Homophones sound alike but mean different things. In KS3 English, choose the correct word by checking sentence meaning, grammar role, and context.

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Fascinating Fact:

Principal and principle are a tricky pair, the principal violinist leads the section, a principle is a rule or belief.

In KS3 English, homophones appear often in reading and writing. You’ll reduce mistakes by matching the word’s meaning to the sentence, checking its grammar role, and using quick memory tricks.

Key Terms

  • Homophone: Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings, e.g., to, too, and two.
  • Context: The surrounding words and ideas that help you decide which spelling and meaning are correct.
  • Mnemonic: A short memory aid, like “the principal is your pal,” to remember which word to choose.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the difference between principal and principle?

Principal is a noun or adjective meaning “most important” (the school principal, principal dancer). Principle is a noun meaning a rule, law, or belief.

How can I remember tricky homophones for KS3?

Use mnemonics and context checks. For example, “the principal is your pal” and “I will cite a source for the website site I saw with my sight.

What are common homophone mistakes in school writing?

Frequent mix-ups include their/there/they’re, your/you’re, to/too/two, its/it’s, hear/here, and whether/weather. Check meaning before spelling.

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There are three homophones here: "pare", "pear" and "pair"

 

Author:  Sue Daish (English Teacher, Principal Examiner & Published Author)
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