I will solve this homonyms worksheet by matching each sentence to the correct word from the list on the right. Homonyms are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.
Let me go through each sentence one by one:
1.
These shoes make my feet ______.
* The word that fits here is "sore," meaning painful or aching.
*
Match: A sore
2.
The county ______ goes for three days.
* This refers to a public event or gathering, which is a "fair."
*
Match: B fair
3.
These ______ are stone-washed.
* Stone-washed is a technique used on denim clothing, specifically "jeans."
*
Match: C jeans
4.
I didn't see ______ over there.
* This requires a pronoun for a person, "him."
*
Match: J him
5.
The first ______ we sang was Amazing Grace.
* "Amazing Grace" is a well-known song, so the blank is for "hymn."
*
Match: D hymn
6.
I don't know ______ I'll join you or not.
* This expresses uncertainty about a choice, so the word is "whether."
*
Match: F whether
7.
This ______ has been unusually hot.
* This refers to the state of the atmosphere, which is "weather."
*
Match: E weather
8.
Scientists say ______ can be turned on and off.
* In biology, the units of heredity that can be activated or deactivated are "genes."
*
Match: H genes
9.
I don't have enough money for bus ______.
* The cost to ride the bus is the "fare."
*
Match: I fare
10.
I would love to ______ with the birds.
* To fly or soar like birds is to "soar."
*
Match: G soar
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Here is the completed answer key for the worksheet:
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. J
5. D
6. F
7. E
8. H
9. I
10. G
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of double homonyms worksheet answers.
