Homophones and Homographs Worksheet
A Grade 6 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and using homophones and homographs correctly in sentences.
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Homophones and Homographs
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Read the instructions for each section carefully and answer all questions.
Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. For example, 'to', 'two', and 'too'.
Circle the correct homophone to complete each sentence.
1. I need to buy a new of shoes.
pair
pear
pare
prey
2. The knight wore shining .
armor
armour
armour
armore
3. My favorite color is .
4. Did you the whole cake?
Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and sometimes different pronunciations. For example, 'bow' (to bend) and 'bow' (a knot).
Read each sentence and determine the meaning of the underlined homograph.
5. The children will present their play on the stage. What does 'present' mean in this sentence?
6. I received a lovely birthday present. What does 'present' mean in this sentence?
Match the word on the left with its correct definition or homophone on the right.
7. write
a. the color
8. red
b. to put words on paper
9. minute (small)
c. a unit of time
10. Write two sentences. In the first sentence, use the word 'read' (past tense, pronounced 'red'). In the second sentence, use the word 'read' (present tense, pronounced 'reed').
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