Homophones and Homographs Practice Worksheet

Homophones and Homographs Practice Worksheet

Read the instructions for each section carefully and answer all questions.

Choose the correct homophone to complete each sentence.

1. I need to buy a new   of shoes for the party. (pair/pear)

2. The   of the story was very surprising. (tale/tail)

3. Please   your name at the top of the paper. (write/right)

4. We drove   the tunnel to get to the other side. (through/threw)

5. The sun will   in the east tomorrow morning. (rise/Ryes)

Read each sentence. Which word is a homograph?

1. The band played a loud song, and the audience began to cheer.

2. The wind blew hard, making the leaves rustle.

For each word, write two sentences demonstrating its use as a homograph (with two different meanings).

1. Bat

2. Lead

3. Fine

Read each statement and determine if it is True or False.

1. Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

2. Homographs are words that are spelled the same and sound the same, but have different meanings.

Explain the difference between a homophone and a homograph. Provide an example for each.