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.

1. Please give me a ………………… of paper.

2. How much is the railway ………………….?

3. Jane has got very …………………. looks.

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

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

6. An oil lamp needs a ………………… ..

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

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

9. She was unusually ………………… .

10. ………………… . going to the market.

1. Please give me a piece of paper.

2. How much is the railway fare?

3. Jane has got very plain looks.

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

5. I really want to lose some weight.

6. An oil lamp needs a wick.

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

8. A hare looks like a big rabbit.

9. She was unusually quiet.

10. We’re going to the market.