words that sound alike. plain/plane plain 1.flat land 2.ordinary 3.clear/obvious plane 1.an aircraft
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Plain/plane
• He looked good even in plain clothing.
• They crossed the plain in a covered wagon.
• The plane took off on time.
• It was plain that she did not like him
Waist/ waste
• Waist
1.His waist is 36 inches around
• Waste (noun)
Discarded objects/ garbage1.The waste was put in the bin
Right/rite
• Right• Correct
• To conform to justice, law, or morality
1.It is my right to have access to justice
Vain/vein
• Vain
Excessively proud of oneself
1.She was pretty but vain so I did not like talking to her
Unsuccessful1.She made a vain attempt to take her life.
Forward/foreword
• Forward
1.Please forward my mail
2.He took one step forward
3.She is very forward when she speaks. (bold)
Forward/foreword
• Foreword
Introduction to a book
1.It’s a good idea to read the foreword before reading a book.
Capital/capitol
• CapitalMajor
He made a capital improvement on his home.
FatalThe government opposes capital punishment.
Capital/capitol
• CapitalLeading city
1.The capital city of England is London.
Money
1.They have no capital to invest
Presence/presents
• Her presence increased our confidence.
• The child received a lot of presents on his birthday.
Sight/ cite / site
• Sight1.The ability to see
2.A view
1.His sight was limited
2.The Golden Gate Bridge is an awesome sight
Sight/ cite / site
• Site1.The plot where something is located
2.The place for an event
Here is the site for the new hospital
Sight/ cite / site
• Cite (verb)
To quote as an exampleTo quote as an authority
1.Please cite the correct law2.He cited several examples to prove his point
It’s/ Its
• It’s Contraction of it is
1.It’s early in the morning. ( It is early in the morning)
2.It’s very generous of you . (It is very generous of you)
They’re/ their/ there
• They’re
Contraction of they are
1.They’re happy2.They’re going to the concert today
They’re/ their/ there
• Their
Possessive pronoun
1.Their house is quite large2.Nina and Richard are a handsome couple;
their kids are beautiful too.
Who’s/ whose
• Who’s
Contraction of who is
1.Who’s the author of this book?2.Who’s going with me to the park?