Aisle & Isle

English: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 2.2.2

Aisle & Isle

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings. For example, 'aisle' and 'isle' are homophones.

Aisle

Aisle

  • The aisle must be clear for landing.
  • An aisle is a pathway between seats (in a place or train or church).
Isle

Isle

  • The Isle of Arran is home to Goat Fell.
  • An isle is another word for an island.

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