Tutor Ted Homophones

"Homophones" is a fancy word for

• standard expressions in a language

• words that sound alike

• words that are spelled exactly the same way but have different meanings

Select the answer choice below that CANNOT directly follow the word “would”:

• have

• 've

• of

• like

“Than” is a word used for

• comparison

• timing

• identifying a particular noun

• making a contraction of "the van"

Select ALL the answer choices that can describe “too” (with two o’s):

• a preposition and location word

• another word for “also”

• used before a verb in the infinitive tense

• expresses a high degree of something

The common ACT meaning of “effect” is

• the result of a change

• to change something

• to contaminate with harmful organisms

“Except” means

• consent to receive

• not including

• come to recognize as valid or correct

In the focus groups, consumers agreed that there were few things better then waking up to the smell of fresh coffee in the morning.

• NO CHANGE

• better than

• better then to

• better

Climate scientists are discovering more and more each year about the affects of climate change on global rainfall and storm severity.

• NO CHANGE

• the affects on

• the effects of

• affecting

AOL’s top five shareholders pushed they’re way past the pleading CEO and exited the boardroom.

• NO CHANGE

• they're way passed

• their way passed

• their way past

Sophie asked if _____ would be clowns at the circus.

• there

• they're

• their