Homophones and Homographs Challenge
An 8th-grade ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and using homophones and homographs correctly in sentences.
Includes
Standards
Topics
Homophones and Homographs Challenge
Name:
Date:
Score:
Read the instructions for each section carefully and answer all questions to the best of your ability.
Understanding Homophones
Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings. Choose the correct homophone to complete each sentence.
1. I need to the flour into the bowl. (pour/pore)
2. The knight wore shining . (armor/armour)
3. She felt a deep sense of when her pet passed away. (mourning/morning)
4. Please the package on the table. (lay/lie)
5. The children loved to stories. (hear/here)
Understanding Homographs
Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and sometimes different pronunciations. Read each sentence and identify the meaning of the underlined homograph.
1. The band will play a new song at the concert. What does 'band' mean in this sentence?
A strip of material used for binding.
A group of musicians.
A range of frequencies.
To unite or fasten together.
2. The diver took a deep bow before entering the water. What does 'bow' mean in this sentence?
A weapon for shooting arrows.
The front part of a ship.
To bend the head or body as a sign of respect.
A knot made with two loops.
Applying Knowledge
Write two sentences for each word pair below, demonstrating the different meanings. One sentence for each word.
1. write / right
2. lead (metal) / lead (to guide)
3. close (nearby) / close (to shut)
Challenge Question
Can you think of a word that is both a homophone and a homograph of another word? Explain your answer with examples. (Hint: Think about words with multiple meanings and pronunciations.)