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Let's solve the Homophones Worksheet (Circling Part 2) step by step. Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. We need to choose the correct homophone that fits the context of each sentence.
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- Circle the homophone that best fits the sentence.
- Example:
*I had to (add / ad) the two numbers to get the sum.*
✔ Answer: add (because you "add" numbers, not put an "ad")
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Now let’s go through each question:
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1. My parents told me to (cell / sell) my bicycle.
- "Cell" is a small room or a part of a phone.
- "Sell" means to give something in exchange for money.
✔ Correct answer: sell
> Because you "sell" a bicycle.
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2. I had (eight / ate) dollars left in my wallet.
- "Eight" is the number 8.
- "Ate" is the past tense of "eat".
✔ Correct answer: eight
> You can't "ate" dollars — you have eight dollars.
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3. I did (not / knot) know about the surprise party.
- "Not" is a word used to negate.
- "Knot" is a tied loop.
✔ Correct answer: not
> "I did not know" is correct grammar.
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4. We (one / won) the lottery!
- "One" is a number.
- "Won" is the past tense of "win".
✔ Correct answer: won
> You "won" the lottery, not "one".
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5. Did you look (in / inn) the cabinet for the canned food?
- "In" is a preposition meaning inside.
- "Inn" is a hotel or guesthouse.
✔ Correct answer: in
> You look in the cabinet.
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6. We went on a boat to (sale / sail) around the world.
- "Sale" is a reduction in price.
- "Sail" means to travel by boat.
✔ Correct answer: sail
> You "sail" a boat, not "sale" it.
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7. He was my (knight / night) in shining armour.
- "Knight" is a medieval warrior.
- "Night" is the time after sunset.
✔ Correct answer: knight
> "Knight in shining armor" is a famous phrase.
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8. (I led / lead) my mom down the aisle.
- "Led" is the past tense of "lead" (to guide).
- "Lead" (pronounced "leed") is a metal or verb meaning to guide.
But here, we need the past tense, so:
✔ Correct answer: led
> "I led my mom" — correct past tense.
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9. My (sun / son) did very well on the test.
- "Sun" is the star.
- "Son" is a male child.
✔ Correct answer: son
> A person's child would take a test.
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10. The (Some / Sum) of the two numbers was fifty.
- "Some" means a few or part of something.
- "Sum" means the total when you add numbers.
✔ Correct answer: sum
> "The sum of the two numbers" is correct.
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11. I lost my (hair / hare) as I got older.
- "Hair" is the stuff on your head.
- "Hare" is an animal.
✔ Correct answer: hair
> People lose hair with age.
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12. We (rowed / rode) the boat towards the shore.
- "Rowed" means to move a boat using oars.
- "Rode" means to ride (e.g., a horse).
✔ Correct answer: rowed
> You "row" a boat; you don’t "ride" it like a horse.
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13. I picked a (rose / rows) for my girlfriend.
- "Rose" is a flower.
- "Rows" is plural of "row" (a line).
✔ Correct answer: rose
> You pick a rose for someone — not "rows".
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1. sell
2. eight
3. not
4. won
5. in
6. sail
7. knight
8. led
9. son
10. Sum
11. hair
12. rowed
13. rose
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This worksheet helps students distinguish between homophones based on context. The key is understanding what makes sense in the sentence — both grammatically and logically.
Let me know if you'd like this printed or formatted for classroom use!
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Instructions Recap:
- Circle the homophone that best fits the sentence.
- Example:
*I had to (add / ad) the two numbers to get the sum.*
✔ Answer: add (because you "add" numbers, not put an "ad")
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Now let’s go through each question:
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1. My parents told me to (cell / sell) my bicycle.
- "Cell" is a small room or a part of a phone.
- "Sell" means to give something in exchange for money.
✔ Correct answer: sell
> Because you "sell" a bicycle.
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2. I had (eight / ate) dollars left in my wallet.
- "Eight" is the number 8.
- "Ate" is the past tense of "eat".
✔ Correct answer: eight
> You can't "ate" dollars — you have eight dollars.
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3. I did (not / knot) know about the surprise party.
- "Not" is a word used to negate.
- "Knot" is a tied loop.
✔ Correct answer: not
> "I did not know" is correct grammar.
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4. We (one / won) the lottery!
- "One" is a number.
- "Won" is the past tense of "win".
✔ Correct answer: won
> You "won" the lottery, not "one".
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5. Did you look (in / inn) the cabinet for the canned food?
- "In" is a preposition meaning inside.
- "Inn" is a hotel or guesthouse.
✔ Correct answer: in
> You look in the cabinet.
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6. We went on a boat to (sale / sail) around the world.
- "Sale" is a reduction in price.
- "Sail" means to travel by boat.
✔ Correct answer: sail
> You "sail" a boat, not "sale" it.
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7. He was my (knight / night) in shining armour.
- "Knight" is a medieval warrior.
- "Night" is the time after sunset.
✔ Correct answer: knight
> "Knight in shining armor" is a famous phrase.
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8. (I led / lead) my mom down the aisle.
- "Led" is the past tense of "lead" (to guide).
- "Lead" (pronounced "leed") is a metal or verb meaning to guide.
But here, we need the past tense, so:
✔ Correct answer: led
> "I led my mom" — correct past tense.
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9. My (sun / son) did very well on the test.
- "Sun" is the star.
- "Son" is a male child.
✔ Correct answer: son
> A person's child would take a test.
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10. The (Some / Sum) of the two numbers was fifty.
- "Some" means a few or part of something.
- "Sum" means the total when you add numbers.
✔ Correct answer: sum
> "The sum of the two numbers" is correct.
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11. I lost my (hair / hare) as I got older.
- "Hair" is the stuff on your head.
- "Hare" is an animal.
✔ Correct answer: hair
> People lose hair with age.
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12. We (rowed / rode) the boat towards the shore.
- "Rowed" means to move a boat using oars.
- "Rode" means to ride (e.g., a horse).
✔ Correct answer: rowed
> You "row" a boat; you don’t "ride" it like a horse.
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13. I picked a (rose / rows) for my girlfriend.
- "Rose" is a flower.
- "Rows" is plural of "row" (a line).
✔ Correct answer: rose
> You pick a rose for someone — not "rows".
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✔ Final Answers:
1. sell
2. eight
3. not
4. won
5. in
6. sail
7. knight
8. led
9. son
10. Sum
11. hair
12. rowed
13. rose
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📝 Summary:
This worksheet helps students distinguish between homophones based on context. The key is understanding what makes sense in the sentence — both grammatically and logically.
Let me know if you'd like this printed or formatted for classroom use!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of free homonym worksheet.
