Homophones Homonyms And Homographs

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: I can't believe _____ going to the championship game!

• their

• there

• they're

• theyr'e

Answer explanation

The correct word is 'they're,' which is a contraction for 'they are.' 'Their' shows ownership, and 'there' refers to a place.

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Match each homophone to the sentence where it is used correctly.

• A large boat for transporting people or goods by sea.

• I need to buy a new notebook for school.

• Meaning to purchase.

• I saw a huge cargo ship sail out of the port.

• The number after one.

• Did you hear that loud noise outside?

• To perceive sound with the ear.

• My little brother just turned two.

Answer explanation

Each word is matched to a sentence that correctly uses its specific meaning and spelling. 'Buy' (purchase) vs. 'by'/'bye'; 'two' (number) vs. 'to'/'too'; 'hear' (sound) vs. 'here'; 'ship' is matched to its definition to differentiate from other words.

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In the sentence, 'The archer tied a ribbon into a bow,' what does the word bow mean?

• To bend at the waist

• A weapon for shooting arrows

• The front of a ship

• A knot with two loops

Answer explanation

In this context, 'bow' refers to a decorative knot. The other options are different meanings for the same spelling ('bow' as in bending, or 'bow' for arrows), making it a homograph.

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Sort these pairs into two groups: Homophones or Not Homophones.

Groups:

(a) Homophones

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(b) Not Homophones

• ate / eight

• weak / week

• see / sea

• think / thought

• run / ran

• through / threw

Answer explanation

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. 'Run'/'ran' and 'think'/'thought' are different forms of the same verb and do not sound alike.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

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Which sentence uses the word right to mean a direction?

• I hope I get the answer right on the test.

• You have the right to share your opinion.

• Please turn right at the next corner.

• It's not right to copy someone's homework.

Answer explanation

The word 'right' is a homonym. In this sentence, it means the opposite of left. In the other sentences, it means 'correct' or 'a moral or legal entitlement.'

Choose the correct word: The dog wagged _____ tail when it saw the treat.

• it's

• its'

• its

• it is

Answer explanation

'Its' is a possessive pronoun that shows ownership (the tail belongs to it). 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

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What is the key difference between homophones and homographs?

• Homophones are spelled the same; homographs sound the same.

• Homophones sound the same; homographs are spelled the same.

• Homophones are always nouns; homographs are always verbs.

• There is no difference; they are the same thing.

Answer explanation

Homophones sound alike but have different spellings (like 'to' and 'two'). Homographs are spelled alike but may have different sounds or meanings (like 'lead' metal and 'lead' a line).

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CCSS.L.4.1G

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The word lead is a homograph. Match the sentence to the correct meaning and pronunciation of lead.

• A heavy metal (pronounced /lɛd/)

• She will lead the team to victory.

• To guide or be in charge (pronounced /liːd/)

• Follow my lead and you won't get lost.

• An example to be followed (pronounced /liːd/)

• The fishing weight is made of lead.

Answer explanation

The homograph 'lead' has two pronunciations. It's pronounced /liːd/ when it means to guide or an example, and /lɛd/ when it refers to the metal.

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I have _____ many video games that I can't decide which one to play.

• to

• too

• two

• toe

Answer explanation

The correct word is 'too,' which means 'also' or 'excessively.' 'To' is a preposition, and 'two' is the number 2.

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The word bat is a homonym. Sort these sentences into categories based on the meaning of bat.

Groups:

(a) A flying mammal

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(b) Sports equipment

• He hit the baseball with a wooden bat.

• A bat flew out of the cave at dusk.

• She was first at bat in the game.

• The vampire turned into a bat.

Answer explanation

The word 'bat' can mean a flying mammal or a piece of equipment used in sports like baseball. The sentences are sorted based on which of these two meanings is being used.