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!