Homophones, also known as sound-alike words, are words that are pronounced identically although they have different meanings and spellings. These words are a very common source of confusion when writing, especially when spell-check won’t catch them. They cause headaches for students, give English teachers nightmares, and drive editors insane. So, can you outsmart this quiz on homophones? Try this 13 question quiz on homophones, a.k.a. sound-alike words.