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Homonyms quiz
Author : Cathy Dann
Posted : 20 / 05 / 13
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Homonyms are words that are pronounced or spelt in the same way but have different meanings – there and their, for example.
This ten-question quiz will test you on some of the most commonly confused homonyms. How well do you know your allusions from your illusions and your pails from your pales?
After you’ve answered the questions and been given your score, an explanation of each pair of homonyms will appear. Good luck!
How did you do? Let us know by popping a comment in the box below.
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