Homophones and Homographs

Homophones

Words which have the same pronunciation but different spelling and different meanings.

Ex. Please try not to (waste / waist)

paper.

Multiple Choice

Can I go to the party, (to / too / two)?

• to

• too

• two

Multiple Choice

This is my favorite (pare / pair / pear) of jeans.

• pare

• pair

• pear

Multiple Choice

I (sent / scent / cent) a letter to my aunt in Las Vegas.

• sent

• scent

• cent

Multiple Choice

The children got (board / bored) during the presentation.

• board

• bored

Multiple Choice

Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez like to work in (there / they're / their) garden each summer.

• there

• they're

• their

Multiple Choice

The player committed a ______when he tripped the other player.

• fowl

• foul

Multiple Choice

Ducks and chickens are called _______because they are raised for their eggs and meat.

• foul

• fowl

Homographs

Words which have the same spelling but different pronunciation and meanings.

Ex. The wind is blowing hard.

I have to wind my clock.

Multiple Choice

I had a tear in my pants after my bike accident.

What is the definition of tear in this context?

• a hole in fabric (same sound as "air")

• liquid coming from one's eye (same sound as "ear)

Multiple Choice

She had a tear roll down her face when she told her best friend goodbye.

What is the definition of tear in this context?

• a hole in fabric (same sound as "air")

• liquid coming from one's eye (same sound as "ear)

Multiple Choice

The singer made a low bow to the audience.

What is the definition of bow in this context?

• decorative ribbon (rhymes with so)

• bend at the waist (rhymes with how)

Multiple Choice

Maria placed a red bow on the birthday gift.

What is the definition of bow in this context?

• decorative ribbon (rhymes with so)

• bend at the waist (rhymes with how)

Multiple Choice

All the students are present today.

What is the definition of present in this context?

• physically there (rhymes with pleasant)

• to give something to someone (rhymes with resent)

Multiple Choice

The boss will present the award at 10 a.m.

What is the definition of present in this context?

• physically there (rhymes with pleasant)

• to give something to someone (rhymes with resent)