Printable Homophones Worksheets
Homophone worksheets teach elementary students to pair words that sound identical but differ in spelling and meaning like pair/pear and write/right. These printable sheets feature matching drills and answer keys.
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there, their and they're
There, their, or they’re
there, their and they're
Pick there, their, or they're
to, too and two
To, too, or two
to, too and two
Pick to, too, or two in paragraphs
Common homophone pairs
Homophones in context
Common homophone pairs
Pick the right homophone in context
Match words that sound alike
Draw lines to join the pairs
Match homophones to meanings
Tick the word that fits each meaning
Fix the wrong homophone
Find and fix the wrong word
About Homophones
What this skill is
Homophones are words that share identical phonological pronunciation but have different etymologies, meanings, and spellings (such as knight and night, or blue and blew).
When children learn it
Recognizing and spelling homophones correctly begins in 2nd grade and is reinforced through 5th grade writing conventions.
Teaching Tips
- Draw the meaning inside the spelling letters: in "PEAR", draw a green pear fruit inside the letter P. In "PAIR", draw two shoes on the letter P. Connecting visual drawings to spelling fixes homophone recall.
Common Mistakes
- Spelling words phonetically based on sound rather than meaning.
- Selecting the wrong homophone in fill-in-the-blank sentences.
- Confusing homophones (sound alike) with homographs (look alike).
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Related Articles
- How to Teach Homophones to Your Child
Homophones are words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings, like "to," "too" and "two." Teach them one small group at a time, and always tie each spelling to a meaning or a memory hook. Printable homophones worksheets give your child short, focused practice with the pairs that cause the most mix-ups.
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