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One, won

One (noun): The number that COMES after 0 but before 2.

My son is one year old today.

Won (verb): The past tense of ‘win’.

The football team won two games in a row.

Two, to, too

Two (noun): The number that comes after 1 and before 3, a pair.

He BOUGHT two packets of crisps.

To (preposition): In the direction of a particular location.

I am going to the shop.

Too (adverb): To a higher degree than desired, also.

The girl was too tired to work. I was tired too.

Four, for

Four (noun): The number that comes after 3 and before 5.

The clock STRUCK four.

For (preposition): If someone receives something, if something is done for a reason.

I bought John some sweets for his birthday (for him to eat)

Eight, ate

Ate (verb): Past tense form of ‘eat’.

We ate dinner together then went home.

*Steak, stake*

Steak (noun): Prime cut of meat, usually beef.

My all-time favourite MEAL is steak and chips.

Stake (noun): A strong wooden post with a sharp point at one end.

Vampires can only be killed with a stake through the heart!

Bean, been

Bean (noun): Edible seed that grows in pods on leguminous plants.

Baked beans on toast is a traditional British dish!

Been (verb): Past tense form of ‘be’.

Where have you been all night?

Pear, pair

Pear (noun): Common type of fruit.

Would you like a pear from the garden?

Pair (noun): A set of two things (often used together).

He couldn’t find a matching pair of socks.

Bread, bred

Bread (noun): Type of food.

Our local bakery sells the best wholemeal bread for miles!

Bred (verb): Past tense form of ‘breed’ – to RAISE or develop animal stock.

In the past, many farmers bred rabbits for meat and fur.

Cereal, serial

Cereal (noun): Grain used for food (e.g. wheat), type of dried breakfast eaten with milk.

My favourite cereal is cornflakes.

Serial (noun/adjective): A story or programme delivered in instalments, taking place in series.

The serial killer loved watching serials on TV!

Flour, flower

Flour (noun): Ingredient used to make bread and cakes.

This recipe uses two cups of flour and 1/4 cup of sugar.

Flower (noun): Seed-bearing part of a plant.

Her husband gave her a nice bunch of flowers on her birthday.