Homonyms

Homonyms are words that sound the same but are spelled differently.

Here are some commonly misspelled homonyms:

Their - belongs to them (Ms. Dunderdale stole their scotch mints

They’re- They are. (They’re sitting in Mrs. Kelly's incredibly yellow room.)

There- In that place; as an introductory adverb. (There is Mr. Stone's prized Edmonton Oilers commerative Stanley Cup.)

Two – The number. (Two or three packages of scotch mints will make you ill.)

Too – In addition (ALSO) or more than enough. (Mrs. Kelly, too, loves the Edmonton Oilers.)

To – Preposition meaning “toward” or used with the infinitive of a verb. (I’m going to Edmonton Oilers heaven. Only the truly fortunate get in there.)

Your – Belongs to a you ( Your love of the Edmonton Oilers is shared by all.)

You’re – You are. (You’re correct in assuming the Oilers are the greatest hockey franchise of all time.)

Its – Belongs to an it. (The dog ate its cheese and wanted mine.)

It’s – It is ( It’s that kind of day when I crave cheese.)

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