Have you ever read any of the Amelia Bedilia books by Peggy
Parish? Have you wondered why Amelia gets so confused?
Amelia was often confused by homonyms.
What is a
homonym?
Homonyms are two words that sound the same but have different
meanings. Homonyms are also spelled differently.
Here are some
examples!
pair
two or more
pear
a fruit
hare
a rabbit
hair
the hair on the top of your head
fair
a carnival with rides, and food
fare
the money that you pay to ride trains,
busses, subway, etc.
sail
a piece of canvas used on some boats to
catch wind
