Explore this spelling list: Year 5, Term 3, Week 5: Homophones and near homophones. Take advantage of these interactive exercises to help you spell accurately. Click on Learn, Games, Test, Print, or Write to explore all the available spelling tools.
This week, we are looking at words that sound the same but are spelled and used differently. Understanding each word in context is key to spelli g success.
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affect |
The government cuts will affect everyone.
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effect |
The stage lighting had a magical effect.
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altar |
There are candles on the altar.
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alter |
I'm going to alter my hair style.
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cereal |
Wheat is an example of a cereal grain.
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serial |
This TV drama is a weekly serial.
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complement |
Our personalities complement each other.
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compliment |
I gave the man a compliment about his new hat.
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stationary |
Our train was stationary for over an hour.
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stationery |
I buy all the stationery for our office.
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Spelling Practice: Year 5, Term 3, Week 5: Homophones and near homophonesBoost your spelling accuracy through engaging and effective practice.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling Games: Year 5, Term 3, Week 5: Homophones and near homophonesPractice these words while playing fun and educational games.
Bouncing Baubles
Christmas spelling!
Spelling Snowball
Winter spelling fun!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: Year 5, Term 3, Week 5: Homophones and near homophonesAssess your spelling skills with an interactive test.
Printable Activities: Year 5, Term 3, Week 5: Homophones and near homophonesPrint this word list for easy offline practice.
Handwriting Practice: Year 5, Term 3, Week 5: Homophones and near homophonesWrite these words to reinforce learning and improve recall.
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