Homophones - Pore v Pour v Poor

Pore (noun) – a very small hole found in the skin of people and animals

• Lawrence has a lot of pimples on his face. I suspect his pores are blocked with dirt.

Pour (verb)

·        Could you please pour Mrs Lee a glass of water?

·        I accidentally spilt some milk on the floor while I was pouring it out earlier on.

Poor (adj)

• Although Richard came from a poor family, he is now a successful lawyer.
• Despite being poor, Michael is grateful to have a loving, supportive family.