Let’s go through each sentence one by one. We need to pick the word that makes sense in the sentence — even though both words sound the same, only one fits the meaning.
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1.
He (ate/eight) the chocolate cake by himself.
→ “Ate” means he ate it (past tense of eat). “Eight” is the number 8.
✔ Correct:
ate
2.
We played games for an (hour/our).
→ “Hour” is a unit of time (60 minutes). “Our” shows possession (like “our toys”).
✔ Correct:
hour
3.
The (be/bee) was buzzing around the flowers.
→ “Bee” is the insect that buzzes. “Be” is a verb (like “to be”).
✔ Correct:
bee
4.
I will (berry/bury) the treasure here.
→ “Bury” means to hide something underground. “Berry” is a fruit.
✔ Correct:
bury
5.
The ship was on the (sea/see) a long time.
→ “Sea” is the ocean where ships sail. “See” means to look with your eyes.
✔ Correct:
sea
6.
I love when the (sun/son) is shining.
→ “Sun” is the big star in the sky that gives light. “Son” is a boy child.
✔ Correct:
sun
7.
Do you (no/know) who I am?
→ “Know” means to have information. “No” means not yes.
✔ Correct:
know
8.
The dog had mud on his front (pause/paws).
→ “Paws” are the feet of animals like dogs. “Pause” means to stop for a moment.
✔ Correct:
paws
9.
She was (knot/not) allowed to jump on the bed.
→ “Not” means she wasn’t allowed. “Knot” is a tied rope or string.
✔ Correct:
not
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Final Answer:
1. ate
2. hour
3. bee
4. bury
5. sea
6. sun
7. know
8. paws
9. not
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet on homophones.
