Let's discuss two more commonly misused words: peace and piece. These words are homonyms. They are pronounced almost exactly the same, but have very different meanings and spellings.
The word "peace" means harmony, calmness, or a lack of fighting.
The word "piece" means a part of something.
Can you use those two words correctly? Try it now by writing two simple sentences that show the correct meanings of "peace" and "piece."
Here's an example.
1.) There is no peace when war is happening.
2.) I'd like to try a piece of the chocolate cake.
12 comments:
Painting brings me peace and happieness.
I need a piece of canvas to paint a peaceful picture.
Lia Muth
I ate a big piece of cake.
I love it when there's peace and quiet when I'm studying.
Many people today hope for world peace.
I would love a piece of pecan pie.
KByfield
Maria cut a piece of ribbon for decorating the gift box.
If the two countries are willing to sign a peace treaty, then the war will be over.
DeidraW
The puzzle has over 1,000 pieces.
We need peace and quiet to study.
Maria C. Torres
The baby dropped the vase and it broke to pieces.
When we meditate, we feel a great sense of peace.
Maria C. Torres
What will happen if we don't have peace?
Joy need a piece of the cake.
Dorothea M.
When I look at the clouds it just brings such a peace around me.
My dad ate my last piece of cheesecake.
Angela Richardson
May I please have a piece of your pie? asked Mary.
Miss New York, won the pagent because she won the judges over by wishing for World peace.
SHENEA WALKER
There was a piece of string hanging from her shirt.
He was arrested for disturbing the peace.
Maria C. Torres
-A lot of people are looking for peace in earth.
- The puzzle is missing a piece.
Roxana Alvarez
March 23, 2010
The world needs peace.
I need a piece of chocolate.
Ana Maria Fernandez
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