Use the correct homophone

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What are Homophones?

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

Think of it like having a secret code where two different words share the same sound!

How to Choose the Right Homophone

Choosing the correct homophone is like being a word detective! Here’s how:

1. Read the Sentence Carefully: Understand what the sentence is about.
2. Think About the Meaning: What word makes the most sense in the sentence?
3. Check the Spelling: Make sure the spelling matches the meaning you want.

Homophone Examples

To, Too, Two To: A direction or part of an infinitive verb. Example: I am going to the store. Too: Also or very. Example: I want to go too! It is too hot! Two: The number 2. Example: I have two apples.

There, Their, They’re There: A place. Example: The book is over there. Their: Belonging to them. Example: That is their house. They’re: They are. Example: They’re going to the park.

See, Sea See: To look with your eyes. Example: I see a bird. Sea: A large body of salt water. Example: The ship sailed on the sea.

Here, Hear Here: In or at this place. Example: Come here, please. Hear: To perceive with the ear. Example: I can hear a noise.

Homophone Practice Time!

Choose the correct homophone to complete each sentence:

1. I want (to/too/two) go to the (see/sea).
2. (There/Their/They’re) going to bring (there/their/they’re) toys.
3. Can you (hear/here) me over (hear/here)?

Answer Key:

1. to, sea
2. They’re, their
3. hear, here

Next Steps

Keep practicing with more sentences and homophone pairs. The more you practice, the easier it will become to choose the correct word!

let’s practice!