Homophones and Homographs — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. May I have a piece of the chocolate cake, please?
Grade 3 spelling: 'piece' means a part; 'peace' means calm.
2. After the loud storm, quiet peace returned to the town.
Grade 3 meaning: 'peace' means calm; 'piece' is a portion.
3. Students are allowed to use pencils during the test.
Grade 3 context: 'allowed' means permitted; 'aloud' means out loud.
4. Please read the poem aloud so the class can hear it.
Grade 3 meaning: 'aloud' means audible; 'allowed' means permitted.
5. The puppy chased its tail around the yard all morning.
Grade 3 rule: 'its' shows ownership; 'it's' means it is.
6. It's raining outside, so bring your umbrella today.
Grade 3 contraction: 'it's' = it is; 'its' shows ownership.
7. I want a small piece of watermelon after dinner.
Grade 3 homophones: 'piece' is a slice; 'peace' is calm.
8. Grandma is not allowed to stay up past ten at night.
Grade 3 spelling: 'allowed' means may; 'aloud' means audibly.
9. The cat licked its paws after eating lunch.
Grade 3 rule: 'its' = belongs to it; 'it's' = it is.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
piece
→ A small part or portion of something
Spoken out loud so others can hear you
peace
→ A calm and quiet feeling without fighting
Permitted to do something by rules
allowed
→ Permitted to do something by rules
A calm and quiet feeling without fighting
aloud
→ Spoken out loud so others can hear you
A small part or portion of something
Grade 3 homophones sound alike but spelling and meaning differ.