Homophones, Homonyms, and Homographs
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: I can't believe _____ going to the water park without us!
their
there
they're
theyre
Answer explanation
The correct word is 'they're,' which is a contraction for 'they are.' 'Their' is possessive, and 'there' refers to a place.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1G
CCSS.L.K.4A
2.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
The word 'tear' can be pronounced two ways. Sort the sentences based on the meaning of tear: A drop of water from the eye, or to rip something apart.
Groups:
(a) A drop of water from the eye
,
(b) To rip something apart
A single tear rolled down her cheek.
Be careful not to tear the page.
The sad movie made a tear come to his eye.
He saw a small tear in his new shirt.
Answer explanation
The sentences are sorted by the two different meanings and pronunciations of the homograph 'tear': one meaning a drop of water from the eye (pronounced 'teer'), and the other meaning to rip (pronounced 'tair').
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence, 'The dog wagged its tail,' why is 'its' the correct choice?
Because 'it's' means 'it is.'
Because 'its' shows that the tail belongs to the dog.
Because 'its' is a place.
Because 'it's' shows ownership.
Answer explanation
'Its' is a possessive pronoun that shows ownership (the tail belongs to it). 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has' and would not make sense in the sentence.
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CCSS.L.5.5C
4.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each term to its correct definition.
Words that are spelled the same but may have different meanings and pronunciations.
Homonym
Words that are spelled and sound the same but have different meanings.
Homograph
Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.
Homophone
Answer explanation
Each term is matched with its precise definition. Homophones sound alike (sea/see), Homographs are spelled alike (lead/lead), and Homonyms are both (bat/bat).
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence uses the word right to mean 'correct'?
Please write your name on the paper.
Make a right turn at the next corner.
You got the answer right!
It is a rite of passage to graduate.
Answer explanation
In this sentence, 'right' means correct or accurate. The other options use 'write' (to form letters), 'right' (a direction), and 'rite' (a ceremony).
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word correctly completes the sentence: I don't know _____ I should bring a jacket or not.
weather
whether
wether
where
Answer explanation
'Whether' is used to introduce a choice or uncertainty. 'Weather' refers to atmospheric conditions. 'Wether' is a type of sheep, and 'where' refers to a location.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1G
CCSS.L.K.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct words: Are you _____ you know _____ to put the new bookshelf?
shore / wear
sure / where
shore / where
sure / wear
Answer explanation
'Sure' means certain or confident. 'Where' refers to a location. The other words, 'shore' (land by water) and 'wear' (to have on your body), do not fit the context.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1G
CCSS.L.K.4A
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