Absolutely! Let’s solve this homophone worksheet step by step. Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. We’ll look at each sentence, understand its meaning, and choose the correct word from the given pair.
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1. Can you put this bag over __________? (there/their)
✔ Answer: there
*Explanation:* “There” refers to a place — “over there” means in that location. “Their” is possessive (belonging to them). So, “put this bag over there” makes sense.
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2. We are not __________ to speak __________ in the meeting. (aloud/allowed)
✔ Answer: allowed, aloud
*Explanation:* “Allowed” = permitted. “Aloud” = out loud, audibly.
→ “We are not *allowed* to speak *aloud* in the meeting.” — This means we’re not permitted to talk loudly.
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3. Please don’t go near the tree, it has a __________ hive. (bee/be)
✔ Answer: bee
*Explanation:* A “bee hive” is where bees live. “Be” is a verb (to exist) — doesn’t fit here.
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4. Did you __________ the bird’s song? (hear/here)
✔ Answer: hear
*Explanation:* “Hear” = to perceive sound. “Here” = this place. You *hear* a song, not *here* a song.
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5. Jon dropped his __________ shoe because he was in a hurry. (right/write)
✔ Answer: right
*Explanation:* “Right shoe” = the shoe for the right foot. “Write” = to compose text — doesn’t make sense here.
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6. Harry’s sister was sick so he __________ her a card. (made/maid)
✔ Answer: made
*Explanation:* “Made” = created or prepared. “Maid” = a female servant. He *made* her a card (created it).
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7. __________ you want go afterschool today? (where/wear)
✔ Answer: Where
*Explanation:* “Where” asks about location. “Wear” = to have clothing on. The question is asking about *where* you want to go.
> ⚠️ Note: There’s a small grammar error in the sentence — it should say “Where do you want to go…” — but based on context, “Where” is clearly the correct homophone.
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8. I forgot to take a __________ today. (brake/break)
✔ Answer: break
*Explanation:* “Break” = a rest or pause. “Brake” = part of a vehicle to stop it. You take a *break*, not a brake (unless you’re fixing your car!).
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9. This is very difficult __________. (maize/maze)
✔ Answer: maze
*Explanation:* A “maze” is a confusing path or puzzle — often used metaphorically for something hard. “Maize” is corn — doesn’t fit here.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
there
2.
allowed, aloud
3.
bee
4.
hear
5.
right
6.
made
7.
Where
8.
break
9.
maze
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Let me know if you’d like a printable version or more practice with homophones! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of grade 4 grammar worksheet.
