Question

name: trinity
homophones
homophones are words that sound alike, but have different spellings and different meanings.
choose the correct word to complete each sentence and write it on the line.

1. have you read the story about the tortoise and the ______? (hair, hare)
2. ______ going to be freezing cold outside today. (its, its)
3. ______ your teacher this year? (whos, whose)
4. can you please help me find ______ picture book? (their, theyre)
5. there is a ______ in my left sock. (hole, whole)
6. i won the basketball game ______ only four points. (by, buy)
7. i would like ______ have a fresh oatmeal cookie. (to, two)
8. crystal ______ a prize in the sweepstakes. (one, won)
9. please make sure you ______ a coat when you go outside. (wear, where)
10. ______ sister’s dance recital is tomorrow evening. (you’re, your)

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Explanation:

Each answer is selected based on the definition and grammatical function of the homophones, matching the context and syntax of each sentence.

Answer:

1. hare
2. It's
3. Who's
4. their
5. hole
6. by
7. to
8. won
9. wear
10. Your