This easy Grade 5 worksheet introduces the most common homophones, including their, there, they're, your, you're, its, and it's. Students fix three sentences with mixed-up homophones, then complete four fill-in sentences using context clues to pick the right spelling. Two short answer questions ask learners to explain differences and the importance of correct homophone choice. The activity builds confidence with everyday word pairs that often slip into early drafts and writing assignments around school.
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Homophones and Homographs
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
Their going to they're soccer game after school today.
Rewrite: They're going to their soccer game after school today.
2. Fix the sentence:
Your the best friend I have ever had at this school.
Rewrite: You're the best friend I have ever had at this school.
3. Fix the sentence:
The puppy chased it's tail until it got dizzy on the rug.
Rewrite: The puppy chased its tail until it got dizzy on the rug.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. I think you're going to enjoy the new science museum exhibit downtown.
2. Please put the books over there on the empty shelf by the window.
3. The bird built its nest in the tall oak tree behind our garage.
4. We are going to the library after we finish our homework.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. Explain the difference between their, there, and they're using one example for each word.
Their shows ownership, like their backpacks. There points to a place, like over there. They're is a contraction for they are, like they're running.
2. Why is it important to choose the right homophone when writing a story or report?
Choosing the right homophone keeps your meaning clear. If you mix up your and you're, readers may get confused or think you misunderstand the words.
Homophones and Homographs
★ Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1) Fix the sentence:
Their going to they're soccer game after school today.
Rewrite: They're going to their soccer game after school today.
2) Fix the sentence:
Your the best friend I have ever had at this school.
Rewrite: You're the best friend I have ever had at this school.
3) Fix the sentence:
The puppy chased it's tail until it got dizzy on the rug.
Rewrite: The puppy chased its tail until it got dizzy on the rug.
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) I think you're going to enjoy the new science museum exhibit downtown.
2) Please put the books over there on the empty shelf by the window.
3) The bird built its nest in the tall oak tree behind our garage.
4) We are going to the library after we finish our homework.
★ Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1) Explain the difference between their, there, and they're using one example for each word.
Their shows ownership, like their backpacks. There points to a place, like over there. They're is a contraction for they are, like they're running.
2) Why is it important to choose the right homophone when writing a story or report?
Choosing the right homophone keeps your meaning clear. If you mix up your and you're, readers may get confused or think you misunderstand the words.
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