Lesson 160 • The "One L Only" Rule & Homophones

Part 1: The “One L Only” Rule (6 Target Words)

ORTHOGRAPHY • ONE L ONLY • 26PX TRACKS

Wheeler's Rule: In English, when all or well forms an established compound word, one l is dropped. Write each word neatly on its handwriting track.

also /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

all + so → in addition; likewise

almost /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

all + most → very nearly; all but

always /ˈɔːlweɪz/

all + ways → at all times; forever

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/

well + come → received with gladness

until /ənˈtɪl/

unto + til → up to the time that (single l!)

already /ɔːlˈrɛdi/

all + ready → prior to this moment

Part 2: Homophones • Words Pronounced Alike (/wiːk/)

HOMOPHONES • WEAK VS. WEEK

weak /wiːk/ (Adjective)

Lacking physical strength or energy; frail, feeble. (OE wāc = pliant).

week /wiːk/ (Noun)

A continuous cycle of seven successive days and nights. (OE wice = succession).

Wheeler's Dictation Exercises • Supply the correct homophone (weak / week):

1. “Attack the strong, defend the .”

2. “Shall I stay away a whole , seven days and nights?”

Part 3: Original Sentence Composition • Apply the “One L” Words

SENTENCE SYNTAX • 26PX PENMANSHIP

Wheeler directs: “Use each word in sentences of your own.” Compose an original sentence for each “one l” word:

1. also:

2. almost:

3. always:

4. welcome:

5. until:

6. already: