Author: A. D. Reed
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780985387518
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
A standard reference book for writers and editors containing hundreds of sound-alike words (homophones) and the most common pairs of misused, mispronounced, misspelled, and otherwise mistaken words in the English language. This volume will quickly become an essential companion for journalists, copy-editors, proofreaders, students of English as a second language or as their native tongue.
Reed's Homophones
Author: A. D. Reed
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780985387518
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
A standard reference book for writers and editors containing hundreds of sound-alike words (homophones) and the most common pairs of misused, mispronounced, misspelled, and otherwise mistaken words in the English language. This volume will quickly become an essential companion for journalists, copy-editors, proofreaders, students of English as a second language or as their native tongue.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780985387518
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
A standard reference book for writers and editors containing hundreds of sound-alike words (homophones) and the most common pairs of misused, mispronounced, misspelled, and otherwise mistaken words in the English language. This volume will quickly become an essential companion for journalists, copy-editors, proofreaders, students of English as a second language or as their native tongue.
Reed's Homophones: A Comprehensive Book of Sound-alike Words
Author: A. D. Reed
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781942016564
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
A compilation of homophones, neologisms, easily confused, mistyped, misused, and misspelled words, along with a cheat sheet on Greek and Latin word cognates.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781942016564
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
A compilation of homophones, neologisms, easily confused, mistyped, misused, and misspelled words, along with a cheat sheet on Greek and Latin word cognates.
Homophones Visualized
Author: Bruce Worden
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452180156
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Do ewe no what homophones are? They're words that sound alike but are spelled differently and have completely different meanings—it's knot always easy to get it right. Based on his blog Homophones, Weakly, Bruce Worden's Homophones Visualized uses simple but clever graphics to help illustrate the differences between 100 pairs (or triplets or quadruplets) of words that sound alike. From beat and beet to flee and flea, baron and barren to golf and gulf, each spread contains a pair or group of homophones and corresponding illustrations that provide context for each word. Word lovers, educators, and kids all will delight in this witty and useful homophone guide to understanding which word is witch.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452180156
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Do ewe no what homophones are? They're words that sound alike but are spelled differently and have completely different meanings—it's knot always easy to get it right. Based on his blog Homophones, Weakly, Bruce Worden's Homophones Visualized uses simple but clever graphics to help illustrate the differences between 100 pairs (or triplets or quadruplets) of words that sound alike. From beat and beet to flee and flea, baron and barren to golf and gulf, each spread contains a pair or group of homophones and corresponding illustrations that provide context for each word. Word lovers, educators, and kids all will delight in this witty and useful homophone guide to understanding which word is witch.
Dictionary of Homophones
Author: Leslie Presson
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
This handy book will be invaluable to English language learners and their teachers. It will also serve as a quick reference for writers and copy editors, as a supplement to dictionaries for anyone who needs to look up a word, and as a source for word puzzle fans. Homophones are words that sound alike but are spelled differently and have different meanings. Here are more than 600 homophone pairs, listed alphabetically, each with its own brief definition and part-of-speech designation. Some homophones are easy to distinguish—"ate" and "eight", for instance. Others can cause common spelling errors or confused meaning—for example, apprise, which means to give notice, and apprize, which means to appreciate or to value. Here is a volume that belongs on every language reference shelf. Cartoon illustrations.
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
This handy book will be invaluable to English language learners and their teachers. It will also serve as a quick reference for writers and copy editors, as a supplement to dictionaries for anyone who needs to look up a word, and as a source for word puzzle fans. Homophones are words that sound alike but are spelled differently and have different meanings. Here are more than 600 homophone pairs, listed alphabetically, each with its own brief definition and part-of-speech designation. Some homophones are easy to distinguish—"ate" and "eight", for instance. Others can cause common spelling errors or confused meaning—for example, apprise, which means to give notice, and apprize, which means to appreciate or to value. Here is a volume that belongs on every language reference shelf. Cartoon illustrations.
Homophones Resource Book
Author: Susan C. Anthony
Publisher: Instructional Resources Incorporated
ISBN: 9781879478145
Category : Homonyms
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Publisher: Instructional Resources Incorporated
ISBN: 9781879478145
Category : Homonyms
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Natural Speller
Author: Kathryn Stout
Publisher: Design-A-Study
ISBN: 1891975005
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
Absolutely the only book you will ever need to teach spelling. Teaching strategies include additional tips for use with the learning disabled, and word lists are organized by both sight and sound patterns. Build vocabulary skills with Latin and Greek roots and word lists, and by using the spelling rules to add prefixes and suffixes to root words. Choose from among the suggested activities to include practice with grammar, dictionary, and composition skills. Phonic, spelling, and punctuation rules are listed for easy reference. Word lists are divided by grade, 1 through 8. However, this method is easily adapted for older students or adults who need remedial work. Because of its multi-sensory and simplified approach to spelling, and because each child can work at his own pace, this program is ideal for students with learning disabilities. Grades K-12.
Publisher: Design-A-Study
ISBN: 1891975005
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
Absolutely the only book you will ever need to teach spelling. Teaching strategies include additional tips for use with the learning disabled, and word lists are organized by both sight and sound patterns. Build vocabulary skills with Latin and Greek roots and word lists, and by using the spelling rules to add prefixes and suffixes to root words. Choose from among the suggested activities to include practice with grammar, dictionary, and composition skills. Phonic, spelling, and punctuation rules are listed for easy reference. Word lists are divided by grade, 1 through 8. However, this method is easily adapted for older students or adults who need remedial work. Because of its multi-sensory and simplified approach to spelling, and because each child can work at his own pace, this program is ideal for students with learning disabilities. Grades K-12.
Reading Fundamentals - Homophones, Synonyms and Antonyms
Author: Carolyn Hurst
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781533003195
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
The activities in this book will help your students understand what homophones, synonyms, and antonyms are and how they can use them to strengthen their writing skills. Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings -- like the words flower and flour. Synomyms are words the have the same meaning, or nearly the same meaning -- like the words earth and world. Antonyms are words that mean the opposite of each other -- like the words day and night. Several hands-on activities for each of these three important parts of speech are included in this 48-page book. Perfect for emerging readers and writers and ESL students.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781533003195
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
The activities in this book will help your students understand what homophones, synonyms, and antonyms are and how they can use them to strengthen their writing skills. Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings -- like the words flower and flour. Synomyms are words the have the same meaning, or nearly the same meaning -- like the words earth and world. Antonyms are words that mean the opposite of each other -- like the words day and night. Several hands-on activities for each of these three important parts of speech are included in this 48-page book. Perfect for emerging readers and writers and ESL students.
Homophones and Homographs
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Reviews of the first edition: The best roster of these phenomena--Wilson Library Bulletin; a good choice for any library--RQ. Now greatly expanded, the second edition includes over 7,000 (up from 3,500) homophones (words that sound alike) and over 1,400 (up from 600) homographs (look-alikes). Words are defined and cross referenced.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Reviews of the first edition: The best roster of these phenomena--Wilson Library Bulletin; a good choice for any library--RQ. Now greatly expanded, the second edition includes over 7,000 (up from 3,500) homophones (words that sound alike) and over 1,400 (up from 600) homographs (look-alikes). Words are defined and cross referenced.
All about Homophones
Author: Marie Rippel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935197003
Category : Homonyms
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
lesson planning and spice up their teaching with activities kids love.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935197003
Category : Homonyms
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
lesson planning and spice up their teaching with activities kids love.
Homonyms, Homophones and Homographs: Vocabulary Building
Author: Manik Joshi
Publisher: Manik Joshi
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
HOMONYMS Homonym a word that is spelled like another word (or pronounced like it) but which has a different meaning, for example, Key meaning ‘set of answer to problems’ and Key meaning ‘button on computer keyboard’. The state of being a homonym is called homonymy. Very Important Note: In Strict Sense, Homonyms have the same spelling, same pronunciation, and different meaning. HOMONYMS in Strict Sense: Same Spelling / Same Pronunciation / Different meaning Homonyms are also known as “Multiple Meaning Words”. Examples: fare, principal, etc. Fare -- a passenger | Fare -- price Principal -- most important | Principal -- head of a school In Wider Sense, Homonyms can also include words that have the same or similar pronunciation (but different spelling) or the same spelling (but different pronunciation). In the first situation, they are called ‘HOMOPHONES’ In the second situation, they are called ‘HOMOGRAPHS’ HOMONYMS In Wider Sense: HOMOPHONES: Different Spelling / Same or Similar Pronunciation / Different meaning Note: ‘Homophones’ are also called ‘Heterographs’. Homophones are also known as “Sound-Alike Words”. Examples: ad/add, know/no, etc. ad -- advertisement | add -- to include know -- to have information | no -- refusal HOMOGRAPHS: Same Spelling / Different Pronunciation / Different meaning Note: ‘Homographs’ are also called ‘Heterophones’. Examples: bow, lead, etc. Bow (noun) -- [Pronunciation -- boʊ] -- a weapon used for shooting arrows Bow (verb) -- [Pronunciation -- baʊ] -- to move your head forwards and downwards Lead (noun) -- [Pronunciation -- led] -- a metallic element Lead (verb) -- [Pronunciation -- li:d] -- to go in front 100 HOMONYMS ALONG WITH THEIR MEANINGS: Sample This: 01. Accident 1. Accident -- an event in which injury or damage is caused in or by a vehicle 2. Accident -- something that happens unexpectedly 02. Action 1. Action -- a legal process 2. Action -- fighting in a war 03. Alight 1. Alight -- on fire 2. Alight -- to get out of a vehicle 04. Angle 1. Angle -- inclination of two lines with each, measure in degrees 2. Angle -- to catch fish 05. Arch 1. Arch -- curve; semicircle 2. Arch -- mischievous 600 HOMOPHONE PAIRS ALONG WITH THEIR MEANINGS: Sample This: 01. Abhorrent / Aberrant 1. Abhorrent -- causing hatred for moral reasons 2. Aberrant -- unusual and socially unacceptable 02. Accede / Exceed 1. Accede -- to agree 2. Exceed -- to surpass 03. Accept / Except 1. Accept -- to admit 2. Except -- apart from 04. Acclamation / Acclimation 1. Acclamation -- loud and enthusiastic welcome 2. Acclimation -- the process of getting used to a new climate or situation 05. Adapt / Adept / Adopt 1. Adapt -- to adjust or modify 2. Adept -- skillful 3. Adopt -- to become legal parents of somebody’s child 150 HOMOGRAPHS ALONG WITH THEIR MEANINGS: Sample This: 01. Absent 1. Absent (adjective) -- not present 2. Absent (verb) -- to not be in a place 02. Abuse 1. Abuse (noun) -- misuse 2. Abuse (verb) -- to misuse something 03. Accent 1. Accent (noun) -- pronunciation 2. Accent (verb) -- to put emphasis on a part of something 04. Address 1. Address (noun) -- details of the place where you live or work; postal address 2. Address (verb) -- to make a formal speech 05. Advocate 1. Advocate (noun) -- a supporter of something 2. Advocate (verb) -- to support something publicly
Publisher: Manik Joshi
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
HOMONYMS Homonym a word that is spelled like another word (or pronounced like it) but which has a different meaning, for example, Key meaning ‘set of answer to problems’ and Key meaning ‘button on computer keyboard’. The state of being a homonym is called homonymy. Very Important Note: In Strict Sense, Homonyms have the same spelling, same pronunciation, and different meaning. HOMONYMS in Strict Sense: Same Spelling / Same Pronunciation / Different meaning Homonyms are also known as “Multiple Meaning Words”. Examples: fare, principal, etc. Fare -- a passenger | Fare -- price Principal -- most important | Principal -- head of a school In Wider Sense, Homonyms can also include words that have the same or similar pronunciation (but different spelling) or the same spelling (but different pronunciation). In the first situation, they are called ‘HOMOPHONES’ In the second situation, they are called ‘HOMOGRAPHS’ HOMONYMS In Wider Sense: HOMOPHONES: Different Spelling / Same or Similar Pronunciation / Different meaning Note: ‘Homophones’ are also called ‘Heterographs’. Homophones are also known as “Sound-Alike Words”. Examples: ad/add, know/no, etc. ad -- advertisement | add -- to include know -- to have information | no -- refusal HOMOGRAPHS: Same Spelling / Different Pronunciation / Different meaning Note: ‘Homographs’ are also called ‘Heterophones’. Examples: bow, lead, etc. Bow (noun) -- [Pronunciation -- boʊ] -- a weapon used for shooting arrows Bow (verb) -- [Pronunciation -- baʊ] -- to move your head forwards and downwards Lead (noun) -- [Pronunciation -- led] -- a metallic element Lead (verb) -- [Pronunciation -- li:d] -- to go in front 100 HOMONYMS ALONG WITH THEIR MEANINGS: Sample This: 01. Accident 1. Accident -- an event in which injury or damage is caused in or by a vehicle 2. Accident -- something that happens unexpectedly 02. Action 1. Action -- a legal process 2. Action -- fighting in a war 03. Alight 1. Alight -- on fire 2. Alight -- to get out of a vehicle 04. Angle 1. Angle -- inclination of two lines with each, measure in degrees 2. Angle -- to catch fish 05. Arch 1. Arch -- curve; semicircle 2. Arch -- mischievous 600 HOMOPHONE PAIRS ALONG WITH THEIR MEANINGS: Sample This: 01. Abhorrent / Aberrant 1. Abhorrent -- causing hatred for moral reasons 2. Aberrant -- unusual and socially unacceptable 02. Accede / Exceed 1. Accede -- to agree 2. Exceed -- to surpass 03. Accept / Except 1. Accept -- to admit 2. Except -- apart from 04. Acclamation / Acclimation 1. Acclamation -- loud and enthusiastic welcome 2. Acclimation -- the process of getting used to a new climate or situation 05. Adapt / Adept / Adopt 1. Adapt -- to adjust or modify 2. Adept -- skillful 3. Adopt -- to become legal parents of somebody’s child 150 HOMOGRAPHS ALONG WITH THEIR MEANINGS: Sample This: 01. Absent 1. Absent (adjective) -- not present 2. Absent (verb) -- to not be in a place 02. Abuse 1. Abuse (noun) -- misuse 2. Abuse (verb) -- to misuse something 03. Accent 1. Accent (noun) -- pronunciation 2. Accent (verb) -- to put emphasis on a part of something 04. Address 1. Address (noun) -- details of the place where you live or work; postal address 2. Address (verb) -- to make a formal speech 05. Advocate 1. Advocate (noun) -- a supporter of something 2. Advocate (verb) -- to support something publicly