Grammar Check
Grammar Check: 33 Commonly Misunderstood Words & Phrases (Infographic)
This infographic provides a list of words and phrases that are commonly misused in formal writing. Students will see different homonyms that are misused and find ways to discover them.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Homonyms
This homonym tutorial begins with the poem "My Spell Checker" to show the importance of learning the difference between words. This is followed by a slide show of commonly misused homonyms, including definitions and examples. It offers...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Commonly Misused Words
This tutorial focuses on commonly misused words; it offers a slide show with lists of misused words and their meanings, as well as, common mistakes and how to avoid them. It also offers a video with similar information, but with an audio...
Other
Alpha Dictionary: Most Often Misspelled Words in English
Listed alphabetically, these commonly misspelled words often find their way into our writing! Here are the correct spellings, with brief tips for remembering how to write these words correctly. In addition, use the links of the left to...
Other
Cooper: Alan Cooper's Homonyms
An alphabetical list of homonyms: words of different meanings that sound the same. Also includes a humorous look at homonyms in the "All about Homonyms" link.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Horrid Homonyms
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart allows students to learn the correct definitions for a predetermined list of commonly misused homonyms, use each of the words on the list correctly in a sentence, and recognize that...
Other
Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.