Homophones

Front 1

Affect vs Effect
which is a noun

Back 1

effect is a noun
Effect is something that is brought about by a cause. An affect is a verb because it has an effect on.

Front 2

Ascent vs assent
Definition and part of speech

Back 2

Both are nouns.
An assent is an agreement.
An ascent is a slope that angles upward.

Front 3

All ready vs already
Defintions and which is an adverb?

Back 3

Already is an adverb, and means by this time. All ready is an adjective and means everyone or everything is ready.

Front 4

altar vs alter
Which is a noun and which a verb?

Back 4

Altar is a noun, or a structure used to worship. Alter is to change, a verb.

Front 5

bear vs bare
what part of speech and defintions?

Back 5

both are verbs. Bare is to expose and Bear is to carry or support.

Front 6

Capital vs Capitol
Both are what part of speech and defintions.

Back 6

Both are nouns.
Capital is a leading or governing city. Capitol is the building that houses state lawmakers.

Front 7

Cite vs site
Which is a verb?

Back 7

Cite is a verb, meaning to use an example or quote.
Site is a noun or location.

Front 8

Complement vs compliment
Which is a noun?

Back 8

Both are nouns.
Complement is an element that completes. Compliment is a remark of appreciation.

Front 9

Council vs counsel
Which is a noun?

Back 9

Both are nouns
Council is a body of people assembled for advice. Counsel is advice.

Front 10

Descent vs dissent
What part of speech is each?

Back 10

Both are nouns.
Descent is a slope that angles downward. Dissent is a disagreement.

Front 11

dying vs dyeing
Part of speech and definition

Back 11

ceasing to live and coloring a fabric. Both are verbs

Front 12

forth vs fourth
Definition and part of speech

Back 12

Forth is an adverb, meaning place in time. Fourth is a noun meaning the element after the third element in a series.

Front 13

principal vs principle
Part of speech and Defintion

Back 13

A principal is a noun, meaning chief or leader.
A principle is a noun, meaning a belief or rule of conduct.

Front 14

Stationary vs Stationery
Part of speech and definition

Back 14

Stationary is an adjective, meaning not moving. Stationery is a noun that refers to paper for writing letters.

Front 15

their vs they're vs there

Back 15

their is an adjective that suggests belonging to them.
They're is a contraction of they are. There is an adjective or in that place.

Front 16

to
two
too

Back 16

To is a prepoposition indicating movement or intent. Two is an adjective suggesting 2 units. Too is an adverb, meaning also.

Front 17

whose
who's

Back 17

Whose is an adjective, belonging to them. Who's is an adjective or a contraction of who is.

Front 18

your
you're

Back 18

Your is an adjective indicating belonging to you. You're is a contraction of you are.