Identify homophones

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What are Homophones?

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and are usually spelled differently. It’s like they’re twins with different personalities!

Understanding homophones is important because using the wrong one can change the meaning of your sentences. Let’s explore some examples!

Examples of Homophones

there / their / they’re there: a place (e.g., over there) their: belonging to them (e.g., their house) they’re: they are (e.g., they’re playing)

to / too / two to: towards (e.g., go to school) too: also or very (e.g., me too, too hot) two: the number 2 (e.g., two cats)

here / hear here: in this place (e.g., come here) hear: to perceive with your ears (e.g., I hear music)

see / sea see: to look with your eyes (e.g., I see a bird) sea: a large body of salt water (e.g., the deep sea)

sun / son sun: the star that gives us light (e.g., the bright sun) son: a male child (e.g., my son is tall)

know / no know: to have knowledge (e.g., I know the answer) no: a negative response (e.g., no, thank you)

Homophone Exercises

Fill in the blanks with the correct homophone:

1. I want ______ go ______ the park. (to / too / two)
2. ______ going to have a party at ______ house. (They’re / Their / There)
3. Can you ______ the music? I can’t ______ it. (hear / here)
4. I ______ the answer, but I can’t tell you. (know / no)
5. The ______ is very bright today. My ______ loves to play outside. (sun / son)
6. to, to
7. They’re, their
8. hear, here
9. know
10. sun, son

Next Steps

Keep practicing! The more you read and write, the easier it will be to identify and use homophones correctly. Try to create your own sentences using homophones.

let’s practice!