Homophones

Show you can distinguish these similar-sounding words.

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Introduction

In each group below, you will find words that sound the same, but differ in spelling and also in meaning. Compose your own sentences to bring out the differences between them.

1. Peer. Pier. 2. Teas. Tease. 3. Shear. Sheer. 4. Tear. Tier. 5. Fair. Fare. 6. Slight. Sleight.

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