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What are some sentences that use the incorrect word from a pair of homonyms?

Here are some sentences that use the incorrect word from a pair of homonyms, along with the correct word:

1. The bear was to large to fit in the cage. (Correct: too)

* This sentence uses "to" instead of "too" which is an adverb meaning "excessively".

2. Their are many different types of flowers in the garden. (Correct: There)

* This sentence uses "their" which is a possessive pronoun. The correct word is "there" which indicates a place.

3. I can't see the wood for the trees. (Correct: See the forest)

* This sentence uses the incorrect idiom. The correct idiom is "can't see the forest for the trees."

4. The principal of the matter is that you should be honest. (Correct: principle)

* This sentence uses "principal" which refers to the head of a school. The correct word is "principle" which refers to a rule or belief.

5. He was a real pain in the neck. (Correct: pain in the neck)

* This sentence uses "pain in the neck" incorrectly. It should be "pain in the neck" which means a nuisance or annoyance.

6. I can't except your apology. (Correct: accept)

* This sentence uses "except" which means "excluding". The correct word is "accept" which means to receive or agree to something.

7. I'm going to by some groceries. (Correct: buy)

* This sentence uses "by" instead of "buy", which means to purchase.

8. I can't bare the thought of going to the dentist. (Correct: bear)

* This sentence uses "bare" which means "uncovered". The correct word is "bear" which means to endure.

9. I'm feeling a little week. (Correct: weak)

* This sentence uses "week" which refers to a period of seven days. The correct word is "weak" which means lacking strength.

10. The waiter brought me the wrong desert. (Correct: dessert)

* This sentence uses "desert" which refers to a dry, barren area. The correct word is "dessert" which refers to a sweet course at the end of a meal.

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