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Homonym, Homophone, Homograph
In this language arts worksheet, students learn the difference between homophones, homographs, and heteronyms by reading this informative chart. Detailed examples are given for all. There are no questions on the page.
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Homonyms, Homographs, and Homophones
In this word device worksheet, students complete activities that help them identify homonyms, homographs, and homophones. Students complete 30 problems.
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Homophones
In this language arts worksheet, learners read 12 sentences and choose the appropriate homophone for each. There are 2 choices for every blank.
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What is Language?
Intended to be used along with the first chapter of An Introduction to Language textbook, this PowerPoint is full of linguistic terminology that is not necessarily explained. This tool can be used to complement a lecture or a text, but...
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Same Sound Crossword Puzzle
In this language arts worksheet, students read 14 clues in which they must think of a homonym for the word provided. Students then put these words that sound the same into the crossword puzzle.
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Sounds the Same
In this word search worksheet, learners search and find vocabulary
words as they relate to words that sound the same. Words may be located forward,
backward, up, down, and diagonally.
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Sounds The Same (2)
For this sounds the same worksheet, students review and discuss eighteen key words that are spelled differently but sound the same. Students circle each one in a word search puzzle.
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Give Peas a Chance this International Day of Peace
Encourage creativity while tying in homonym and homophone lessons with the International Day of Peace.
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Reading in Context: The Diary of Anne Frank
Step into the hopeful and tragic world of Anne Frank with this lesson on reading in context. After complete a variety of activities related to the first two scenes of The Diary of Anne Frank, eighth graders participate in a read...
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Their or There
In this language arts worksheet, learners learn when to use the words "there" and "their." Students complete 10 sentences with the correct word, either writing it in the blank or cutting and pasting word cards. The word "they're" is not...
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Principal vs Principle
In this English grammar worksheet, students understand the differences between the usage of the words "principal" and "principle." Students read the definition of each and the given examples before taking the online...
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Vain/Vein/Vane
In this vain, vein, and vane activity, students choose the correct word to complete each sentence. Students choose either vain, vein, or vein to complete 18 sentences.
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Stationary/Stationery
In this stationary and stationery worksheet, students choose the correct word to complete each sentence. Students complete 8 sentences.
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Law/Lore
In this law and lore activity, students choose the correct word to complete each sentence. Students choose either law or lore for 10 sentences.
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Council/Counsel
In this council and counsel worksheet, learners choose the correct word to complete each sentence. Students choose council or counsel for 6 sentences.
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Vocabulary Set 11: English 2
Study a variety of words that begin with cad/cas/cid, coming from the Latin verb, cadere. Then, look at some other words that use the roots cis and hom. The word's definition and a sentence using each word is displayed on each of 16...
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School-Home Links: Correct Words in Context
In this word usage worksheet, learners read several word pairs of words that sound and are spelled similarly. Students then place the correct word to complete the sentence. Parents or guardians must sign the worksheet.
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In a Pickle
Fifth graders listen to a story that uses homonyms and figurative language throughout the text. They illustrate the literal and figurative meanings of some figures of speech.
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Word is to Analogy as...
Middle schoolers complete verbal analogies by playing a group game.
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One Word Substitution 4
In this online interactive vocabulary skills worksheet, learners match the 10 vocabulary terms in the word bank to the appropriate definitions. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Suber & Thorpe: An English Homophone Dictionary
This website provides a simple definition of homophone as well as a very long list of homophones, organized alphabetically.
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Sophia: Commonly Misused Words
This tutorial focuses on commonly misused words such as homophones and homonyms; it provides a video and two slideshows. The YouTube video shows humorous misrepresentatations of words. The first of the two slideshows defines terms and...
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Primary Resources: Homophone Site
Check out this informative site featuring homophones. Students will enjoy the illustrations and activities found within this resource.
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Sophia: Homonyms
This homonym tutorial begins with the poem "My Spell Checker" to show the importance of learning the difference between words. This is followed by a slide show of commonly misused homonyms, including definitions and examples. It offers...