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Homophones & Word Choice

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-3X68GE-BI2I

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1.___ going to study the map. Choose from: They're or Their / There.
2.The dog wagged ___ tail. Choose from: its or it's.
3.The class put ___ books on the shelf. Choose from: their or there / they're.
4.Turn ___ at the next corner. Choose from: right or write.
5.The hikers followed the forest ___. Choose from: path or pass.
6.The council voted to ___ the proposal. Choose from: accept or except.
7.___ time to begin the test. Choose from: It's or Its.
8.We could ___ the bell. Choose from: hear or here.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. ___ going to study the map. Choose from: They're or Their / There.They're
  2. The dog wagged ___ tail. Choose from: its or it's.its
  3. The class put ___ books on the shelf. Choose from: their or there / they're.their
  4. Turn ___ at the next corner. Choose from: right or write.right
  5. The hikers followed the forest ___. Choose from: path or pass.path
  6. The council voted to ___ the proposal. Choose from: accept or except.accept
  7. ___ time to begin the test. Choose from: It's or Its.It's
  8. We could ___ the bell. Choose from: hear or here.hear

Worked example

Use the sentence meaning and grammatical role to choose between sound-alike words.

Common mistake

Choosing by sound when both choices sound identical.

Helpful hint

Substitute the definition of each choice.