Spelling Homophones

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Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have a different meaning.

to: in the direction of/toward
We are going to the store.

too: also; excessively; very; indeed
She was in 3rd grade too.

two: number that comes after one
His two favorite colors are green and blue.

week: 7 days
The week starts on Sunday.

weak: no having much strength or power
She was too weak to lift the big dog.

our: belonging to, having to do with us
It was our favorite meal to eat.

hour: unit of time with 60 minutes
It takes an hour to drive to Tulsa.

stair: steps that make up a staircase or set of steps
He tripped over the bottom stair.

stare: to look with eyes open wide without looking away
We couldn't help but stare at the beautiful sunset.

flour: fine ground powder made of wheat or grain
The chef needed 2 cups of flour for the cake.

flower: part of a plant that has petals and often smells pleasant
Her favorite flower is a rose.

write: to form letters with a pen, pencil or other writing instrument
We always write our spelling words each week.

right: to be correct; opposite of left; following rules; keeping fair and good

You should always do the right thing.

new: not used; strange or unknown
She wore new shoes to the dance.

knew: to have knowledge of something
I knew all the answers to the test.

there: at that point; to that place
They will be there in 15 minutes.

their: belonging to them
The birthday party was at their house.


they're: contraction for they are
They're going to the circus Saturday.

weather: conditions outside at any given moment
We are ready for summer weather.

whether: used to show more than one choice
Whether we swim or run, we will get plenty of exercise.