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Homophones & Word Choice

Kindergarten · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1C4ZHDP-78YA

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1.We could ___ the bell. Choose from: hear or here.
2.The hikers followed the forest ___. Choose from: path or pass.
3.Please ___ your name here. Choose from: write or right.
4.The council voted to ___ the proposal. Choose from: accept or except.
5.Place the box over ___. Choose from: there or their / they're.
6.___ going to study the map. Choose from: They're or Their / There.
7.___ time to begin the test. Choose from: It's or Its.
8.The class put ___ books on the shelf. Choose from: their or there / they're.

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 hikers followed the forest ___. Choose from: path or pass.path
  3. Please ___ your name here. Choose from: write or right.write
  4. The council voted to ___ the proposal. Choose from: accept or except.accept
  5. Place the box over ___. Choose from: there or their / they're.there
  6. ___ going to study the map. Choose from: They're or Their / There.They're
  7. ___ time to begin the test. Choose from: It's or Its.It's
  8. The class put ___ books on the shelf. Choose from: their or there / they're.their

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.