Similar-Sounding English Words — Near-Homophones Spelling Test (B1–B2)

Some English words don’t sound identical — they sound nearly identical. Just one vowel, one stressed syllable, or a single extra letter separates them, which is exactly why learners (and plenty of native speakers) mix them up in writing: accept vs except, advice vs advise, loose vs lose, quiet vs quite, than vs then.

This collection drills 26 near-homophones chosen for the mistakes that show up most often in B1–B2 writing — emails, essays, and messages. Each word has a clear definition and a natural example sentence so you learn not just the spelling but the grammatical role (noun vs verb, adjective vs adverb) that usually tells the pair apart.

Looking for true homophones instead — words that sound exactly the same? Try our basic homophones practice. Want a broader mix of tricky B2 word pairs? See our confusing pairs collection. Otherwise, press play below and start typing.