Gerund Word Explorer
HomophoneAges 15–20

Course or coarse

Course

A set of classes; or the path something follows.

Priya joined a coding course after her exams.

Coarse

Rough to touch; or rude and not polite.

Grandma uses coarse salt for pickles.

Remember: Coarse is only for rough things: coarse salt, coarse cloth, coarse words. Everything you study or follow is a course.

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Priya joined a coding ____ after her exams.

Short lessonHomophonesWords that sound the same but are spelt differently and mean different things.

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