Witch or which. Are you one of those people who never know which is which?
LEAVE vs. LIVE
The Lighthouse2019-02-12T16:13:55+01:00Leave vs live Pay attention, the only difference in pronunciation is the difference between the long and short /i/, while the spelling and the meaning are different.
WHOLE vs. HOLE
The Lighthouse2019-01-29T11:25:13+01:00These 2 words are pronounced in exactly the same way, but as you can see, they are spelt differently and mean different things.
NOSY vs. NOISY
The Lighthouse2018-12-25T12:51:55+01:00Well then, what would you say is more of a problem to have - nosy neighbours or noisy neighbours
SOAP vs. SOUP
The Lighthouse2018-12-03T23:39:32+01:00Instead of an explanation, here's a question for you: Which of the two CAN'T you eat: or let's say, it is not a good idea to eat it, because you can get sick - soap or soup?
PAPER vs. PEPPER
The Lighthouse2018-12-03T23:28:47+01:00Paper is the white material we use to write on and it is what books are printed on. Pepper is a pungent hot-tasting powder prepared from dried and ground peppercorns and used as a spice.
SERIAL vs. CEREAL
The Lighthouse2018-12-03T23:09:39+01:00These two words have the same pronunciation: /ˈsɪərɪəl/ but they mean different things... serial as an adjective means 'consisting of or being part of a series'; cereal is a noun and means a grain used for food, such as wheat, rye, oats, rice, corn, etc.
WHINE vs. WINE
The Lighthouse2018-11-27T12:21:01+01:00TO WHINE - to cry, to whimper, to complain about something; The noun form is the same, and A WHINE can also refer to the sound a dog produces when it wants your attention. vs WINE - an alcoholic drink made from fermented grape juice. The two words are pronounced in exactly the same way, but they mean completely different things, so mind your spelling in writing and pay attention to the context when reading or listening