Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and are spelled differently. Review the definitions of the indicated homophones with students and then have them complete the sentences with the correct word. ACCEPT/EXCEPT - Science Sometimes we have to ______ change if we want to move forward and grow. In every cell of your body, _____ your red blood cells, exists a copy of your DNA. AFFECT/EFFECT - Exploratory How you study can _____ the grades you earn in school. An _____ of using your agenda to record all of your homework assignments is not forgetting what is due the next day. ENSURE/INSURE - P.E. Gym teachers _____ students’ safety by teaching them the rules of the game before playing. After signing a contract with a professional baseball team, pitchers may decide to _____ their pitching arm for millions of dollars. COMPLEMENT/COMPLIMENT - Math In geometry, one angle is said to be the _____ of the other angle; they add up to 90 degrees. My math teacher gave me a _____ on the improvement he/she has seen in my math skills. PRINCIPAL/PRINCIPLE - Foreign Language As the leader of the school, it is the _____ job to establish _____ of success for all students. LESSEN/LESSON - English Even though the grammar _____ was simple and easy to understand, it didn’t _____ my anxiety about the upcoming test on verbals. THAN/THEN - Social Studies If I go to extra help and review what I got wrong on the last test, _____ I will know what to improve upon for the next test. Studying a little bit every night for the World War II test is better _____ cramming the night before a test and trying to memorize all the facts I need to know.