Words That May Often Be Confused

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. For example, 'allowed' and 'aloud' sound the same but mean different things. Homophones can be confusing, so it's im…

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'Allowed' means permitted. Example: The teacher allowed me to leave early. 'Aloud' means speaking so that others can hear. Example: Please read the poem aloud.

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'Angel' is a spiritual being, often shown with wings. Example: The child saw an angel in a dream. 'Angle' is a shape formed by two lines meeting at a point. Example: A triangle has three angles.

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'Berth' is a bed on a train or boat. Example: We didn’t get a berth on the train. 'Birth' is when a baby is born. Example: Write your date of birth correctly.

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'Brake' is a device to stop a vehicle. Example: Press the brake slowly. 'Break' means to separate into pieces. Example: Don’t break the glass jar.

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'Cell' is a small unit, like in a battery or a prison. Example: The remote needs a new cell. 'Sell' means to give something for money. Example: We will sell our old books.

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'Dairy' relates to milk and milk products. Example: Butter is a dairy product. 'Diary' is a personal notebook. Example: I write in my diary every night.

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'Died' means someone passed away. Example: His grandfather died last year. 'Dyed' means to change the color of something. Example: She dyed her hair red.