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Homonyms & Homographs

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Those drunken rascals came on the trip only to __________ havoc on the impressionable darlings.

a)

reek

b)

wreak

2.

In every facet of life, there are __________.

a)

cliques

b)

clicks

3.

Darold was caught in an explosion where he suffered first degree burns, resulting in him having to get his skin __________.

a)

Graphed

b)

Graft

4.

You have a tendency to _________ my expectations with your profound wisdom.

a)

Accede

b)

Exceed

5.

Some people are ruthless; they ___________ in your business uninvitingly.

a)

Medal

b)

Meddle

6.

I am in ______ at the splendid work you all did this past weekend.

a)

Oar

b)

Awe

7.

Her colour selection ____________ her complexion beautifully; she made an excellent choice.

a)

Complements

b)

Compliments

8.

She's been unable to _________ much sympathy from the public for her venture.

a)

Elicit

b)

Illicit

9.

Police fired shots into the air and used teargas to _________ the demonstrators.

a)

Disburse

b)

Disperse

10.

It took countless hours for the squad to show up to __________ the bomb in the museum.

a)

Defuse

b)

Diffuse

11.

Provide the correct word for the pair of homograph sentences below.

A). a sweet fruit

B). a particular period in time

(a)  

12.

Provide the correct word for the pair of homograph sentences below.

A). a leisure journey

B). to almost have an accident

(a)  

13.

Provide the correct word for the pair of homograph sentences below.

A). a large deep pit

B). to be in good standing

(a)  

14.

Provide the correct word for the pair of homograph sentences below.

A). to rest securely against

B). thin or small body frame

(a)  

15.

Provide the correct word for the pair of homograph sentences below.

A). of or related to a particular bird species

B). a large machine used in the construction field

(a)  

16.

Provide the correct word for the pair of homograph sentences below.

A). I was elated (excited), satisfied to be among the top students

B). She was sure to have the necessary information contained inside the folder.

(a)  

17.

Provide the correct word for the pair of homograph sentences below.

A). We signed the final document for the case.

B). Maya had gotten the flu from exposure to an infected person.

(a)  

18.

Provide the correct word for the pair of homograph sentences below.

A). The band made some great music over the years.

B). We can buy fresh vegetables at the farmer's market.

(a)  

19.

Provide the correct word for the group of homograph sentences below.

A). Who will be in charge while I am gone?

B). It can be very dangerous in drinking water.

C). Sharpen your pencil as it is very dull.

(a)  

20.

Provide the correct word for the group of homograph sentences below.

A). Please ensure that your assignment is completed by the end of the week

B). You must raise your voice if you want to be heard.

C). Cast the slides on the wall so the audience can see.

(a)