Intermediate Grammar
Homophones
Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelled
differently and have different meanings.
Route
Root
A way to get from one place to another.
a. The part of a plant that grows underground.
b. The cause or source of something.
Which is the best route to get to the park?
Money is the root of all evil.
Hear
Here
To listen to someone or something.
In this place, at this location.
I can't hear the program. Can you please turn
up the volume?
I need you to come here right now!
Sure
Shore
To be certain of something.
Land bordering water. The coast
Are you sure that is your jacket? It looks small.
Sally is going to the shore for her vacation.