G04 ELA Grammar EOS 2 Review – Homophones

…..... wet because it is rainy outside.

• they're
• their
• there
• three

Answer explanation

"They're" is a contraction for "they are." Don't confuse "They're" with "their" (location) or "their" (possession).

…..... car is the red one.

• their
• they're
• there
• three

Answer explanation

"Their" shows possession or ownership. In "Their car is red," the car belongs to them. Don't confuse with "there" (location) or "they're" (they are).

I will meet you over …..... .

• there
• they're
• their
• three

Answer explanation

"There" refers to a place or location. When meeting someone "over there," you're indicating a specific location. "Their" is for possession, and "they're" means "they are."

Please …..... your turn in line.

• wait
• weight
• white

Answer explanation

"Wait" means to remain in place expecting something. "Weight" refers to how heavy something is, and "white" is a color. These words sound alike but have different meanings.

I measure my …..... on a scale.

• weight
• wait
• white

Answer explanation

"Weight" refers to how heavy something is and is measured on a scale. "Wait" means to remain in place, and "white" is a color.

The new teacher wrote her name on the …..... .

• board
• bored
• boar

Answer explanation

A "board" is a flat piece of material used for writing on in a classroom. "Bored" is a feeling, and "boar" is a wild pig.

I feel …..... when I have nothing to do.

• bored
• board
• boar

Answer explanation

"Bored" describes the feeling when you have nothing interesting to do. "Board" is a physical object, and "boar" is an animal.

I love …..... eat sandwiches at a picnic.

• to
• two
• too
• toe

Answer explanation

"To" is used before a verb in its basic form (infinitive). "Two" is the number 2, and "too" means "also" or "excessively."

I will eat …..... sandwiches at this picnic.

• two
• to
• too
• toe

Answer explanation

"Two" is the number 2. When you're counting sandwiches, use "two." "To" introduces an infinitive verb, and "too" means "also."

You have a sandwich? I have a sandwich, …......

• too
• two
• to
• toe

Answer explanation

"Too" means "also" or "as well." When saying "I have a sandwich too," you're saying you also have one. "Two" is the number, and "to" is used with verbs.