More “No-Brainers”
Homonyms: words that are pronounced
the same but differ in meaning
our v. are
our = (adj.) belonging to us
are = (v.) form of the verb “to be”
Do you know where our dog went?
I think he’s playing in the backyard where the kids are.
to v. too v. two
to = (prep.) expresses motion in the direction of something
too = (adv.) means “also” or “to a high degree”
two = the number 2
Did you go to Cedar Point this summer?
My cousins went, too.
They stayed for two days.
accept v. except
accept = (v.) to consent or to receive
except = (prep.) not including or but
Did she accept their apologies?
Yes, she forgave everyone except Molly.
allowed v. aloud
allowed = (v.) given permission
aloud = (adv.) out loud
Only juniors and seniors are allowed to go to Prom.
Prom king and queen are announced aloud at the dance.
write v. right
write = (v.) to compose in print
right = (adj.) correct
(n.) the opposite of left; an entitlement
o Please write these definitions on your paper.
o You want to use the right word in your schoolwork.
principal v. principle
principal = (adj.) most important
(n.) person with authority in school
principle = (n.) a fundamental truth
The 9th grade principal is Mr. Babics.
He believes in the principles of honesty and respect.
whether v. weather
whether = (conj.) expresses a doubt between alternate choices
weather = (n.) atmospheric conditions
It doesn’t matter whether it’s rainy or sunny.
We will have fun camping despite the weather.
affect v. effect
affect = (v.) an action that influences something
effect = (n.) a thing
Will this affect my overall grade?
Luckily, the effect of the bombed quiz will be minor!