Homophones Study Notes-7
example – The children ran up and down the stairs so one stair was broken.
stare – to look for a long time with the eyes wide open
example – Don’t stare at children like this when they are playing.
example – In exams you should always check your answer sheet once more before submitting it.
cheque – a printed form, used instead of money, to make payments
example – Can I pay you by cheque?
I received a cheque of Rs. 10000/– from Mr. Gupta.
example – Put this notice on the board so everybody can see it !
bored – not interested
example – I am getting bored doing the same thing again and again.
example – I was given no cue when to start the program.
queue – a line
example – There were 50 people in the queue to collect the tickets for movie at the ticket window.
There was a long queue on the bus stand.
example – The quiz master asked 5 questions but none of the participants knew the answer to question no. 4
nun – one of a group of women who live together and have given their lives to a religion
example – Ms. Smitha is a nun. She lives in a convent near Baroda.
example – I have no doubt in my mind that I’d get the job.
I have a brilliant idea in my mind.
mined – to dig something out of the ground
example – That area has been mined for gold for years.
example – I’m very much tired, I can’t go any farther.
father – a male parent
example – Mr. Sharma is a father of three children.
example – Though my dad plays well but I beat him in chess yesterday.
beet – a plant with red roots
example –I drink carrot and beet juice every morning, It’s rich in vitamins.
example – This medicine will lessen your pain.
lesson – a time when someone teaches you a subject or skill
example – Mrs Meera is my music teacher. She gives piano lessons.
example – I have bought a cake for you.
fore – situated at or towards the front
example – Rama has always been to the fore at the moments of crisis.
four – one more than three, the number 4
example – I have booked the seats for four persons in the cinema hall.
