Explore this spelling list: Unit 14 homophones - set 3. This page is filled with fun activities, spelling games, and resources to aid in your spelling journey. Choose between games, tests, and downloadable activities to learn in a way that suits you.
In this list, we explore a final set of homophones featuring the /or/ sound. These words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have distinct meanings.
For instance, sauce (a topping for food) and source (the origin of something) or ball (a round object used in sports or play) and bawl are pairs of words that sound similar but mean different things.
Getting confident with these words will help you avoid spelling mistakes and improve your writing. Use a Learn the Words activity with these homophones to strengthen your understanding and usage!
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sauce |
I like lots of sauce on my burger.
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source |
The source of this river is in those hills.
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maul |
Lions maul their prey.
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mall |
Our local mall will be busy today.
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haul |
Haul on the rope to moor the boat.
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hall |
The meeting will be in the hall.
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taut |
The tent ropes must be taut.
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taught |
I was taught to play the piano.
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court |
The tennis court was too wet for play.
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caught |
The thief was caught in the act.
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ball |
Roll the ball to me.
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bawl |
The upset baby did nothing but bawl all night.
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floor |
I scrubbed the floor until it was spotless.
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flaw |
There is a flaw in your argument.
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course |
This course should help your spelling.
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coarse |
Some sugar has coarse grains.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 14. Spelling choices for /or/ sound: or, ore, au, aw + war
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