Let's solve each homophone question step by step. Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.
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1. Elly bought ________ (for/four) apples.
- "For" is a preposition meaning "in favor of" or "on behalf of."
- "Four" is the number 4.
- Since Elly bought *apples*, we need a number — so the correct answer is
four.
✔ Answer: four
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2. Jerry had to ________ (wait/weight) for his dad to finish work.
- "Wait" means to stay in one place until something happens.
- "Weight" is the heaviness of something.
- Jerry is *waiting* for his dad, so the correct word is
wait.
✔ Answer: wait
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3. Alex can't wait to ________ (marry/merry) Sarah this summer.
- "Marry" means to get married.
- "Merry" means happy or cheerful.
- Alex wants to *get married* to Sarah, so the correct word is
marry.
✔ Answer: marry
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4. At ________ (knight/night), the owls come out to play.
- "Knight" is a person from medieval times, like a warrior.
- "Night" is the time after sunset.
- Owls come out at
night, so the correct word is
night.
✔ Answer: night
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5. Bill left ________ (some/sum) ice cream in the freezer.
- "Some" means a certain amount or quantity.
- "Sum" means a total amount, often used in math.
- Bill left *a certain amount* of ice cream — so
some is correct.
✔ Answer: some
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6. There was a large ________ (deer/dear) standing in the middle of the road.
- "Deer" is an animal.
- "Dear" means beloved or kind.
- A large animal in the road would be a
deer.
✔ Answer: deer
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7. Tom hurt his ________ (heal/heel).
- "Heal" means to become healthy again.
- "Heel" is the back part of the foot.
- Tom hurt his foot — specifically the
heel.
✔ Answer: heel
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✔ Final Answers:
1. four
2. wait
3. marry
4. night
5. some
6. deer
7. heel
This worksheet helps students practice distinguishing between homophones based on context. Each answer depends on understanding the meaning of the sentence.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of homophones worksheet.
