Use the right word in the right place!
Know your Homophones!
Ah, English class 101. Ugh. Hated diagrams, homophones, spelling and confusing pitfalls of a word choice. All I wanted to do was read and write stories. You know, fun stuff.
But alas since I didn’t memorize all the hard stuff, refresher courses are required from time to time as the article by Melissa Donovan reminds me.
Melissa wrote a piece on the homophone compliment vs. complement. One letter (e) changes the entire meaning of the word.
To make our life a bit easier I’ve found a few links for homophones. Check these out below and bookmark them for the future. Because if you’re like me one day you’re gonna get caught with a homophone in the wrong hanging out in the wrong place.
PS:
I thank the Gods for Spell Check because I’m terrible at spelling. But, do remember Spell Check programs will not pick up on homophones because they are spelled correctly. So watch out for these pesky minefields.
As usual, meet me at the water cooler and tell me what’s on your mind.
Do you remember all lessons from your English classes?
If homophones aren’t your biggest problem, what does trip you up?
Click and read.
Homophones: Compliment vs. Complement by Melissa Donovan
The world’s only complete homophone list
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