Sir Linkalot Time - Lesson 17 - More Homophones

The video tutorial by Selinka Lot focuses on linking techniques to improve spelling. It covers various homophones and near-homophones, explaining their differences and providing mnemonic devices to remember them. Key pairs discussed include advice vs advise, license vs licence, of vs off, discrete vs discreet, who's vs whose, accept vs except, plane vs plain, and compliment vs complement. The tutorial aims to make spelling easier by finding connections between words.

What is the primary purpose of linking techniques in spelling?

• To find connections that aid memory

• To improve handwriting

• To create new words

• To make words sound more similar

Which of the following is true about 'advice' and 'advise'?

• 'Advice' is a verb and 'advise' is a noun

• Both are pronounced the same

• 'Advice' is a noun and 'advise' is a verb

• They have the same spelling

How can you remember the difference between 'license' as a noun and a verb?

• The noun has two 's' letters

• The verb has two 'c' letters

• The noun has two 'c' letters like wheels

• The verb is always capitalized

What is a common mistake people make with 'of' and 'off'?

• Using 'off' as a preposition

• Using 'of' instead of 'off' in phrases

• Spelling 'off' with a single 'f'

• Pronouncing 'of' as 'off'

Which word means to be cautious, especially in speech?

• Discreetly

• Discreet

• Discrete

• Discretion

What does the apostrophe in 'who's' signify?

• Possession

• A contraction for 'who is' or 'who has'

• A plural form

• An abbreviation

Which of the following is correct about 'accept' and 'except'?

• 'Accept' means to exclude

• 'Except' means to include

• 'Accept' means to receive

• Both mean the same

What is the difference between 'plane' and 'plain'?

• 'Plane' means simple, 'plain' refers to an aircraft

• Both refer to an aircraft

• 'Plane' refers to an aircraft, 'plain' means simple

• Both mean simple

Which word refers to an expression of praise?

• Comply

• Compliment

• Complement

• Complete

What does 'complement' mean?

• To complete or enhance

• To criticize

• To comply

• To compete