Here is the solution to the homophone worksheet, with explanations for each choice:
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1. This newspaper ________ (addition/edition) was very popular.
✔ Correct answer: edition
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Explanation: A newspaper "edition" refers to a specific issue or version of the newspaper published at a particular time (e.g., the morning edition, the Sunday edition). "Addition" means the act of adding something or something that is added. The sentence is talking about a specific issue of the newspaper being popular.
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2. They tried to ________ (berry/bury) the evidence in the backyard.
✔ Correct answer: bury
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Explanation: To "bury" means to put something underground. The context is hiding evidence, which is typically done by burying it. "Berry" is a small, juicy fruit (like a strawberry or blueberry), which doesn't make sense in this context.
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3. Jill wanted to ________ (bye/buy) two bags of rice for her family.
✔ Correct answer: buy
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Explanation: To "buy" means to purchase something with money. Jill wants to get rice for her family, so she needs to buy it. "Bye" is a shortened form of "goodbye," used when leaving or ending a conversation.
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4. The old man used a ________ (cain/cane) to walk around.
✔ Correct answer: cane
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Explanation: A "cane" is a walking stick, often used for support while walking. An elderly person might use a cane. "Cain" is a proper name (from the Bible) and is not an object used for walking.
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5. The ________ (aisle/isle) on the plane was full of people.
✔ Correct answer: aisle
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Explanation: An "aisle" is a passageway between rows of seats (in a plane, store, or church). The sentence describes the space between airplane seats being crowded. "Isle" means a small island, which does not fit the context of an airplane.
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6. His ________ (we'll/wheel) chair was broken.
✔ Correct answer: wheel
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Explanation: A "wheelchair" is a chair with wheels, used for mobility. The sentence states the chair was broken — specifically, it's a wheelchair. "We'll" is a contraction of "we will," which doesn't make sense here.
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7. The ________ (steel/steal) melted.
✔ Correct answer: steel
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Explanation: "Steel" is a strong metal alloy made primarily of iron and carbon. Metals like steel can melt when heated to high temperatures. "Steal" is a verb meaning to take something unlawfully — you can’t “melt” an action.
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✔ Final Answers:
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edition
2.
bury
3.
buy
4.
cane
5.
aisle
6.
wheel
7.
steel
Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Choosing the correct one depends on the context of the sentence!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of homophones worksheet 2nd grade.
