Word Detectives

Word Detectives

Homophones and Context Clues

Some words have different meanings even though they sound the same.

Take a look at this example.

Can you think of a sentence using one of these words?

Your turn. Think of the correct way to use the word "to" in the next sentence.

Multiple Choice

I have _____ dogs.

• to

• two

• too

I have two dogs.

Let's try another one on your own.

Multiple Choice

My friends like pizza _____!

• to

• two

• too

My friends like pizza too!

Here is another example.

Can you think of a sentence using one of these words?

Your turn. Think of the correct way to use the word "by" in the next sentence.

Multiple Choice

The backpack is ____ the desk.

• by

• buy

The backpack is by the desk.

Let's try another one on your own.

Multiple Choice

You _____ milk at the store.

• by

• buy

You buy milk at the store.

Let's try some on your own.

Multiple Choice

What does seek mean in this sentence?

The hungry bear will seek food.

• find

• run

• cook

The hungry bear will seek food.

find

Multiple Choice

What does boast mean in this sentence?

The boy did not boast about how fast he can run.

• cry

• jump

• brag

He did not boast about how fast he can run.

brag