Fun with Misused Homophones

Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelled differently. For today's writing prompt, write a short scene or story that uses homophones. Use the following list for inspiration. The challenge is to use all forms of the word(s) you choose within the piece you write. 

• Grate/great
• Compliment/complement
• There/their/they're
• Except/accept
• Affect/effect
• Conscious/conscience
• Lead/led 

This isn't a complete list by any means, but enough to have fun as you "play" with words.  

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