Plain & Plane

English Language: KS3, topic 1.5.18

Plain and Plane

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings. Let's look at an example...

Plain

Plain

  • I like plain rice.
  • Something that is plain is not decorated and has not had anything added to it.
Plane

Plane

  • You need to go on a plane to get to Italy.
  • A plane is a vehicle that travels in the air.

Test yourself on Plain & Plane

  • Which word should go in the gap?

    I am travelling to Spain in a ____.

  • Which word should go in the gap?

    He only likes ____ chicken.

  • Which sentences use 'plane' and 'plain' correctly?

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