This Grade 5 easy homophone worksheet practices sea, see, son, sun, eye, I, complement, and compliment using spelling corrections, fill-in-the-blank items, and short answers. Grade 5 learners distinguish similar-sounding words by analyzing context and meaning. Each task supports CCSS L.5.5 vocabulary growth, and supportive hints guide accurate choices. Students finish with stronger confidence applying homophones precisely in everyday Grade 5 writing.
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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:
Her dress was a perfect compliment to the autumn leaves.
Rewrite: Her dress was a perfect complement to the autumn leaves.
2. Fix the sentence:
We sailed across the see at sunrise yesterday.
Rewrite: We sailed across the sea at sunrise yesterday.
3. Fix the sentence:
Her sun is starting fifth grade this fall.
Rewrite: Her son is starting fifth grade this fall.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The blue scarf was a lovely complement to her green coat.
2. He gave her a sincere compliment on her thoughtful essay.
3. From the cliff, we could see ships sailing far away.
4. Her son plays soccer with my brother every weekend.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. Write one sentence using both eye and I correctly to show their meanings.
I closed one eye while aiming the camera at the bright window.
2. Explain how to choose between complement and compliment when writing.
Use complement when something completes another, and compliment when giving someone praise.
Homophones and Homographs
★ Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1) Fix the sentence:
Her dress was a perfect compliment to the autumn leaves.
Rewrite: Her dress was a perfect complement to the autumn leaves.
2) Fix the sentence:
We sailed across the see at sunrise yesterday.
Rewrite: We sailed across the sea at sunrise yesterday.
3) Fix the sentence:
Her sun is starting fifth grade this fall.
Rewrite: Her son is starting fifth grade this fall.
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) The blue scarf was a lovely complement to her green coat.
2) He gave her a sincere compliment on her thoughtful essay.
3) From the cliff, we could see ships sailing far away.
4) Her son plays soccer with my brother every weekend.
★ Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1) Write one sentence using both eye and I correctly to show their meanings.
I closed one eye while aiming the camera at the bright window.
2) Explain how to choose between complement and compliment when writing.
Use complement when something completes another, and compliment when giving someone praise.
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