Tag: homonyms

Many words that sound the same have completely different meanings, and some words that sound the same have different spellings. [Infographic provided by Grammar.net] To download high-resolution poster click here English, the Crazy Quilt Language Before supermarkets, quilted blankets were made at home. When a quilter was low on materials, she would use whatever stray…

This article is presented by our partner Ginger Software – creator of an intelligent spell checker, that recognizes words in context and provides the most appropriate corrections for spelling and grammar mistakes according to the intended meaning of your sentence. English spelling can be tricky in many ways. Homophones – words that sound the same,…

Homonyms in English are strange little words that sound similar but are spelled differently and have different meanings. These can be tricky, and not just for those learning English as a second language, even those who have spoken the language since birth can confuse them from time to time. Here are some common homonyms and…