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Homophones & Word Choice

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-G4NODV-123A

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1.We could ___ the bell. Choose from: hear or here.
2.The researcher will ___ the source in her report. Choose from: cite or site / sight.
3.The museum is an important historical ___. Choose from: site or cite / sight.
4.Please ___ your name here. Choose from: write or right.
5.Place the box over ___. Choose from: there or their / they're.
6.The storm may ___ the travel schedule. Choose from: affect or effect.
7.The council voted to ___ the proposal. Choose from: accept or except.
8.Turn ___ at the next corner. Choose from: right or write.

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. We could ___ the bell. Choose from: hear or here.hear
  2. The researcher will ___ the source in her report. Choose from: cite or site / sight.cite
  3. The museum is an important historical ___. Choose from: site or cite / sight.site
  4. Please ___ your name here. Choose from: write or right.write
  5. Place the box over ___. Choose from: there or their / they're.there
  6. The storm may ___ the travel schedule. Choose from: affect or effect.affect
  7. The council voted to ___ the proposal. Choose from: accept or except.accept
  8. Turn ___ at the next corner. Choose from: right or write.right

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.