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1. Homonyms
their to
there two
they’re too
hear
here
your
its
you’re
it’s

2. Homonyms are words that:
• sound alike
• are spelled differently
• have different meanings
See examples below:

3. Let’s look at some common
homonyms!
Word Definition Picture
• their possessive of “they”
• there location
• they’re contraction for “they are”
Write a sentence correctly using at least two of the
above homonyms.

4. More Work with Homonyms
Word Definition Picture
• to direction
• too excessive; in addition
• two number
Which homonym means “very”?

5. Its vs. It’s
Word Definition Picture
• its possessive of “it is”
• it’s contraction of “it is”
Rewrite the following
sentence using a
homonym:
“The dog’s leash is long.”

6. You’re vs. Your
Word Definition Picture
• you’re contraction of “you are”
• your possessive of “you”
Which homonym shows ownership?

7. Hear vs. Here
Word Definition Picture
• hear to listen
• here location
If you’re asking
someone to come
towards you,
which homonym
is correct?

8. Right vs. Write
Word Definition Picture
right correct; direction
If you are creating
poetry, which
homonym is most
suitable?
write to produce words

9. Peace vs. Piece
Word Definition Picture
• peace calm
• piece part of a whole
For the two homonyms
above, use the first
homonym in a social
studies context, and the
second one in a
mathematics concept.

10. Practice with Homonyms
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
• 1. __________ going to the races this evening.
(Their, They're)
• 2. We had __________ much snow last winter.
(to, too, two)
More practice with homonyms:
http://literacy.kent.edu/Midwest/Materials/ndakota/s
pelling/lesson1.html
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