ACT/SAT Common Homophones

Some of the more common homophones which will be tested on the SAT and ACT.

To

Used as a preposition or infinitive marker

Two

The number 2

Too

Also, in addition to

Their

Belonging to or associated with them

There

In, at, or to that place or position

They’re

Contraction of "they are"

Your

Belonging to or associated with you

You’re

Contraction of “you are”

Cite

Quote as evidence or reference as an example

Sight

The ability to see

Site

An area of ground

Whether

Expressing doubt or a choice between alternatives

Weather

The state of the atmosphere in regards to time or place

Compliment

Polite expression of praise or admiration

Complement

Something that completes or brings to perfection

Allowed

Permitted or given permission to do something

Aloud

Audibly; in a voice that can be heard

Its

Belonging to or associated with it

It’s

Contraction of “it is”

Affect

Make a difference to, or have an effect on

Effect

A result or consequence of a cause

Then

At the time in question

Than

Used to make comparisons between two things or people

Principal

Person with the highest authority in a school or organization

Principle

A fundamental source of basis of something

Accept

To receive a thing which is offered

Except

Not including; other than