Homophones and Homographs — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Read: 'The Grade 4 hikers followed the lead guide along a narrow path.' What does lead mean here?
A) to guide or direct others
B) a heavy gray metal used in pipes
C) a small dog leash
D) the main role in a play
Lead here describes a person who directs the hikers, matching meaning of guide in Grade 4 context.
2. Read: 'The strong wind had a big effect on the Grade 4 kite-flying contest.' Which word should replace effect?
A) no change is needed; effect is correct
B) affect, because it is always a verb
C) affect, because a contest is an action
D) no change, but spelled efect
Effect as a noun means a result, which fits this Grade 4 sentence about wind's impact.
3. Read: 'After the storm, a single tear slid down her cheek as she watched the Grade 4 yearbook photos.' What does tear mean?
A) a drop of water from the eye
B) to rip something apart
C) a hurry or rush
D) a tearing sound
Tear here means a drop from the eye, shown by the Grade 4 emotional context of yearbook photos.
4. Read: 'Everyone in Grade 4 was present for the field trip except Jordan.' Which homophone matches except?
A) accept, which means to receive
B) expect, which means to predict
C) expert, a skilled person
D) exit, which means to leave
Accept and except are Grade 4 homophones; accept means to receive, except means to leave out.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. The Grade 4 author chose every word carefully to create the right effect on her readers.
Effect as a noun means a result, which fits the Grade 4 writing context.
2. Please accept my apology for forgetting the Grade 4 field-trip permission slip yesterday.
Accept fits Grade 4 sentences where someone receives an apology or invitation.
3. Our principal explained the new Grade 4 reading goals during this week's morning assembly.
Principal is the school leader, distinct from principle (rule) in Grade 4 vocabulary.
4. The ancient object on display at the museum amazed every Grade 4 visitor on Tuesday.
Object as a noun means a thing, fitting the Grade 4 museum display context.
5. The bark of the tall pine tree felt rough against the Grade 4 students' fingers.
Bark here is the tree covering, shown by the rough texture in this Grade 4 sentence.