The 5 Big Homonyms
(words that sound alike but are spelled differently)
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To means “toward” (e.g. to school) and is used with verbs (e.g. to see) Too means “also” (e.g. I’ll go too.) or an excessive amount of something (e.g. too much) Two means the number 2 |
Going ___ the
beach, we passed ___ hamburger stands. Jerry was ___ hungry ___ walk any
farther, so we stopped at the next one. He had French fries and a Coke, ___ .
When it was time ___ leave, he said he was ___ full ___ swim. He wasn’t ___
happy!
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Their shows possession and ownership (e.g. Their children live in another state.) There refers to a place (e.g. He parked his car over there.) They’re is a contraction for “they are” (They’re disrespectful.) |
When the Smiths go to Africa, ____ going to ship ____ possessions over ____ before they leave. ____ are some things they can’t buy ____ , so it will be important to have ____ own belongings available when ____ getting settled.
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Then refers to time (e.g. We then went to a restaurant.) Than is used in comparisons (e.g. I worked harder than he did.) |
The parade started at First Avenue; ____ it turned left onto St. Germain Street. This parade was longer ____ last year’s, and it had more floats ____ last year’s, too. In fact, it stretched farther ____ I could see down the street. I watched for an hour and ____ went home happy. The parade, ____, was a success.
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Your shows possession and ownership (e.g. I’m sorry that I hit your face.) You’re is a contraction for “you are” (e.g. You’re really smart.)
Its shows possession and ownership (e.g. Its color was green.) It’s is a contraction for “it is” (e.g. It’s a beautiful day.) |
____ never too late to
begin work on ____ spelling. _____ learning homonyms because the spelling of
each changes ____ meaning. ____ learning spelling rules and discovering that
each one has ____ special uses and limitations. ____ sure to improve with
effort, and ____ progress will give you encouragement. ____ not so difficult!