Question

complete each sentence by using the correct homophone.

1. mildred is my mothers half-sister, so that makes her my _____________.
2. everyone got a piece of candy _____________ me.
3. our _____________ on ancient greece was pretty interesting.
4. a pluviophile is someone who loves the _____________.
5. queen elizabeth had the longest _____________ as a monarch.
6. ouch! i think an _____________ just bit my toe!
7. i really need to _____________ my screen time.
8. will you _____________ this gift as a token of my apology?

:: accept :: except :: reign :: rain :: lessen :: lesson :: aunt :: ant

Explanation:

Each sentence is completed with the correct homophone from the provided list, based on context and word meaning:

1. A mother's half-sister is an aunt.
2. "Except" means excluding, fitting the context of everyone getting candy but the speaker.
3. A class session on a topic is a lesson.
4. A pluviophile loves rain.
5. A monarch's period of rule is a reign.
6. A small insect that bites is an ant.
7. To reduce screen time uses the verb "lessen".
8. To take a gift as an apology means to accept it.

Answer:

1. Mildred is my mother's half-sister, so that makes her my aunt.
2. Everyone got a piece of candy except me.
3. Our lesson on Ancient Greece was pretty interesting.
4. A pluviophile is someone who loves the rain.
5. Queen Elizabeth had the longest reign as a monarch.
6. Ouch! I think an ant just bit my toe!
7. I really need to lessen my screen time.
8. Will you accept this gift as a token of my apology?