Spelling exercise

Some words that are pronounced alike have very different meanings. Examples are: piece and peace. These word pairs cause a great deal of confusion.

Here is a simple exercise that tests your ability to use these words correctly.

1Please give me a ............... of paper.

2How much is the railway ...............?

3Jane has got very ............... looks.

4As he had no shirt, the sun burnt his ............... . skin.

5I really want to ............... some weight.

6An oil lamp needs a ............... ..

7My little brother is very ............... so we don’t let him touch anything …………………… ..

8A ............... looks like a big rabbit.

9She was unusually ............... .

10............... . going to the market.