Homophones

What are homophones?

• Words that are spelled the same but sound different.

• Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

• Words that do not sound or spell the same.

Answer explanation

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings, like 'to', 'two', and 'too'. The other options describe different types of word relationships, making this the correct definition.

That _____ crawled onto my desk.

• ant

• aunt

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'ant' because it refers to a small insect that can crawl. 'Aunt' is a family term and does not fit the context of something crawling onto a desk.

You can't hide from me! I still ___ you!

(hint: the missing word means to use your eyes)

Answer explanation

The correct word to complete the sentence is 'see'. It conveys that despite attempts to hide, the speaker can still perceive the other person, making 'see' the most fitting choice.

There was a dolphin swimming in the ___.

(Hint: the missing word is a big wet place where fish live.)

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'sea' because dolphins are marine animals that typically inhabit the sea, making it the most appropriate choice to complete the sentence.

She had a ______ in her trousers.

• hole

• whole

• howl

• whoal

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'hole' because it refers to an opening or tear in the trousers. 'Whole' means complete or entire, which does not fit the context of having something in her trousers.

Match the following words with their correct usage in a sentence.

• I have _____ many apples.

• two

• The time is half past _____.

• to

• I went _____ the party.

• too

I got a new (a)   of shoes yesterday.

• pear

• pair
• poor
• pare

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'pair' because it refers to two shoes that are worn together. 'Pear' is a type of fruit and does not fit the context of shoes.

Speak up! I can’t __________you.

• here

• hear

• ear

Answer explanation

The correct word is 'hear' because it refers to the ability to perceive sound. The sentence means the speaker cannot perceive what the other person is saying, making 'hear' the appropriate choice over 'here', which indicates location.

Choose the two pictures that represent homophones.

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Choose the correct word to go with each picture and definition.

a

d

sword

night

dark

knight