Homophones A homophone is a word which is pronounced the same as another word but spelt differently. For example, two (She has two sisters), too (Can I have a coffee too please?) and to (Im going to lunch). ,, 1- I, eye and aye Id like to book a court please. He was in a fight and someone punched him in the eye. Scottish people sometimes say aye for yes. ,, 2- hire and higher: When you were on holiday, did you hire a car? The cost of living is just getting higher and higher these days. ,, 3- balls and bawls: Have you got the tennis balls? When the babys hungry he bawls till his mother feeds him. ,, 4- all and awl: All of you are invited. The more the merrier. The cobbler put my shoe on the awl while he was working on it. ,, 5- time and thyme: Excuse me, have you got the time please? He uses lots of herbs (like basil and thyme) when hes cooking Italian food. ,, 6- would and wood: Would you like a coffee? Paper is made from wood. ,, 7- boys and buoys: Theyre got two boys and one girl. The buoys showed the ships what parts of the water near the rocks were safe. ,, Vocabulary: 1- courts : places where you play games such as tennis or volleyball 2- its been years : its been a long time 3- to book : to reserve something or to arrange to have a tennis court, a place at a restaurant, etc. at a particular time in the future 4- hang on : wait on the telephone
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