Homophone Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: RF.2.3.E

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Homophones kind of encompass all the left over word classifications of two words that are pronounced the same. They may be pronounced the same, but homophones have different meaning and very regularly are spelled different. These are the words that most people either use inappropriately or in an awkward way. This really relegates itself primarily to written speech. As a result, these are the words that are the bane of the existence for middle school English teachers. Students will some common and some not so common homophones and learn their use in the context of the written word.

Homophone Worksheets To Print:

Circling Homophones - Which word completes each sentence? You will get a choice of two.

Word Banks - We give you a whole bunch of words to choose from to complete all of the sentences.

Whose or Who's - We focus on the use of this pair within sentences. This is always tricky. I find saying it aloud helps a bunch.

Common Words - You will find these to be very Vanilla. Take your time and you might want to read each twice over.

Correct It - We adjust the reading level down just a bit here. Read the sentence. Write the correct word on the line.

Fill It Homophones - I would verbally say each and every sentence first. In some cases you have two choices for each statement.

Wear, Where, and We're - The second most common misused homophone set. See if you know how to use them properly in a statement.

Rewriting Homophones - Rewrite the sentence, using the correct homophone. If there are no mistakes, and each homophone is used correctly, write: There are no errors.

Dueling Homophones - Complete the sentences by filling in the blank with the correct word. The words of choice are pointed out immediately after the blank.

Do and Due Homophones - Choose which homophone (do or due) properly completes each sentence. Write the word in the blank space.

Blank Filler - Stuff it all in here. Take the correct word and see where it belongs. You have a word bank, which should help you out.

Your and You're - This is the one most people have trouble with because they rush. Start by reading the example and work off of that.

Sound the Same - Where is it in the sentence? Make sure to point out the meaning of the word before you use it in a sentence.

Correct the Sentence - If there are no mistakes, and each homophone is used correctly, write: This sentence is correct.

Sentence Finishers - Complete the sentences by matching the correct homophone. Write the letter of the homophone in the space provided.

Place One 1 - Circle or highlight the correct word. Some of these choices students may have not seen before.

Fill in the Blanks - Complete the sentences by filling in the blank with the correct word. These exercises follow a similar pattern to previous worksheets.

Place One 2 - Rep it out! More practice for you with homophone usage. Circle or highlight the correct word.

Frequent Uses - More work for you. I never even realized the example words were that closely sounding. See what you think.

More Sentence Work - Put your thoughts to good use now. See what you think of this example.

How Does It Sound? - Fill in all the gaps. You might want to read them back to yourself, so that they sound right.

Clear Review - One last one for good luck! You can never get enough practice with this skill.

What's The Meaning Of This? - Write the meaning and a sentence for each homophone. Make sure to use it properly.

It Kinda Sounds Like... - Use the word in a sentence after defining the word in front of you.

Sentence Writing - You will continue to define words that match this pattern and then write a complete sentence.

Incorrect Homophones - Something just doesn't feel right about that sentence. You will need to correct a few words here.

Editing Homophones - Edit and correct any incorrect homophones. I would suggest reading sentences multiple times.

The Write One? - Yes, "write" was used improperly. You got us! Edit and correct any incorrect homophones.

Clues - Write the correct word for each clue. This will require a good vocabulary library.

Huh, What's That - Why not carry on with this great activity once again?

Moderate Clues - This is the stuff! One more time, but the words are a little more advanced.

Review of It All - A final review practice worksheet for you. A great way to end off this section.

More Homophone Worksheet Topics:

Meanings of Related Words - You will learn how to differentiate vocabulary words. This helps us attain a higher level of fluency.

Affect vs. Effect - This is common and most often improperly used pair for you. If you can determine the part of speech it serves, that is the key.

There, They're, Their - I think I messed these up even in college. Even to this day, I must say them aloud to myself while using one of them.

To, Too, Two - One of these represents a number, so that should help. When you are tired, that is when misuse occurs.

Using Relationships Between Words - When you begin to see the connection between different terms, it makes you a stronger writer.

Words with Multiple Meanings - This is when the same term can be used it many different situations. It is all about context here.

You, Your, You're - It is a tough one to get right the first time you see it. It is really the last two that cause the problem.

The Most Confusing Homophones on the Planet


There are middle school English teachers that will spend an entire lesson on the proper use of the words "affect" and "effect". If you were a student attending this lesson, you should thank your teacher. This is very easy to confuse. Not many people debate it, but this is probably the most felonious homophone pair. If you are using the word as a verb to influence something, you would use the word "affect". But, if you were reporting that something has already been influenced you would use the word "effect".


One homophone pair that literally haunted me through high school essays was the use of the contraction "you're" and the pronoun "your". I can't tell you how many minus fives or tens I received through high school. That one crazy Homophone pair caused me some grief for certain. The easiest way to master this pair is to sound out the words in context and ask yourself, "Am I trying to say ‘you are'?" If it's yes, go with the contraction form.


The last homophone pair that plagues use very often is the proper use of the words "than" and "then". The word "than" is really just used for direct comparisons, if you aren't making a comparison, mostly likely you are looking at the other guy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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