Lesson Four

ELAR Level Six, Unit 3: Homophones

LESSON FOUR


Here is the list of homophones again. Please read them again. Please pay special attention to the spelling and definition of each

word. It is always easier to learn something when you review and practice over and over.


(A) muscles -- tissues of the body

(B) mussels -- clam


(A) sighs -- breathe out

(B) size --measurement


(A) err -- do wrong

(B) air -- oxygen

(C) heir -- one who inherits or receives


(A) owe -- to be in debt to

(B) oh -- used to express anger, fear, surprise, or pain


(A) tents -- a shelter

(B) tense -- nervous


Now read these out loud to a friend or family member. Share what you have

learned about homophones.

PRACTICE