Pole or Poll ?
Exemple : ‘’A huge electricity pole has just been built outside my house.’’
"Pole" and "poll" are often mixed up as they are homonyms. A "pole" is a long and thin stick. It can also be used to denote a complete opposite for example the North and South Pole.
Exemple : ‘’The poll showed that it was a closely run contest.’’
"Poll" is a noun used to denote an opinion study in which people are asked various questions in order for the results to be analysed. The act of voting in elections can also be called "going to the polls."