words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings

a word that sounds very similar to another word with a slightly different spelling and meaning

Spelling homophones and near-homophones

English

In this unit pupils learn new GPCs for consonants.  In 'Suffixes', pupils learn spelling patterns associated with suffixes and grammar.

In 'Alternative GPCs for long vowels', pupils learnt new GPCs for long vowels.  In 'Alternative GPCS for consonants and homophones', pupils learn new GPCs for consonants.

In this unit, pupils learn to spell homophones, near-homophones and new consonant spellings.

Alternative GPCS for consonants and homophones

Select the correct spelling for the following sentence. I would like to buy __________ ticket.

Select the correct spelling for the following sentence. The children put on __________ coats.

Select the correct spelling for the following sentence. I walked __________ the shops

Select the correct spelling for the following sentence. You are an __________ late.

words that sound the same, but are spelt differently and have different meanings

Select the words that are all part of the same 'word family'.

a letter or group of letters that represent a sound

the smallest unit of sound that can change a word's meaning

words that sound the same but have different meanings

Match each term to its correct definition.

Select the correct spelling for the following sentence. I need to take a __________ from work to relax.

Starter Quiz