Homophones
Words sound alike but differ in meaning.
Examples
- to / too / two
- their / there
Key rules
- Homophones sound the same but have different spellings and meanings
- Common examples include to, too and two, and their and there
- Use the context to decide the right word
Common mistakes
- I went to the shop, too → I went to the shop too (also).
- Two books are their on the table → Two books are there on the table.
Use cases
- Writing emails and essays
- Texting
- Proofreading assignments
💡 Tip: Keep a list of homophones you confuse and check them when you proofread.