Road vs. Rode
As we have already discussed, homophones can cause problems in the English language! These words that sound the same, but are spelled differently and mean different things, are so often confused in our writing. Let's look at two homophones road and rode to see how they are different so that you will be able to use them correctly.
Road is a noun that refers to a surface that you drive on or that vehicles travel on.
1. The road we need to take is ahead on the left, so start to slow down.
2. My grandmother lives down a dirt road at the far end of town.
3. The road in front of our school is called Elm Street, and there is a lot of traffic on it each day.
Road can also be used in a metaphorical sense, meaning a path you are taking.
1. Pam has been sick, but she is on the road to recovery.
2. The road of live is paved with good intentions.
Rode is a verb, and it is the past tense of the verb "to ride."
1. We rode several fun rides at the Halloween carnival.
2. Jessica rode her horse Star in the parade this morning.
3. I rode the bus to school this morning, but I will ride home with Jeremy after school.
In summary, these words are very different, and if you think about how they are used and what you mean, you shouldn't have any problems. Road is a street or metaphorical path; rode is the past tense of ride.
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