Homophones and Homographs — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
Their going to the museum today.
Corrected: They're going to the museum today.
The sentence means 'they are going', so the contraction homophone 'they're' is correct.
2. Fix the sentence:
I want too pizza slices, please.
Corrected: I want two pizza slices, please.
Because the sentence names a quantity of slices, the number homophone 'two' is correct.
3. Fix the sentence:
You're backpack is on the chair.
Corrected: Your backpack is on the chair.
Since the backpack belongs to someone, the possessive homophone 'your' is correct, not 'you're'.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. They're going to win the Grade 4 science fair if they keep practicing.
Because the sentence means 'they are going', the contraction homophone 'They're' is correct.
2. I am going to the library after school for Grade 4 reading club.
The phrase shows direction toward the library, so the homophone 'to' fits best here.
3. Is this your pencil case on the Grade 4 desk?
Because the pencil case belongs to a person, the possessive homophone 'your' is correct.
4. The students left their jackets in the Grade 4 coat closet.
Since the jackets belong to the students, the possessive homophone 'their' fits.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. In Grade 4, write one sentence that uses there, their, and they're correctly to show all three homophones.
Sample answer: They're parking their car over there by the Grade 4 entrance to the school.
Using all three homophones in one sentence proves you can match each spelling to its meaning.
2. Explain to a Grade 4 classmate when to use 'your' versus 'you're' and give a clue for each.
Sample answer: Use 'your' for ownership (your book); use 'you're' when you can say 'you are' (you're funny).
The 'you are' substitution test is a quick way to pick the correct homophone every time.