English /Grammar & Language /Homophones & Homographs

Browse our collection of homonym, homophone and homograph worksheets. Homonyms are words that sound alike but have a different meaning. Homophones and homographs are categories of homonyms. Homophones sound alike but have a different spelling. Homographs are spelled the same but have a different meaning. Watch our Homonyms, Homophones & Homographs Video.

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Identifying & Using Homographs (1)

For each homograph, a sentence has been written. Write a sentence using the other meaning of each homograph.

Homographs: Circle the Meaning (2)

In this worksheet, students circle the correct meaning of each underlined word.

Homographs: Circle the Meaning (1)

In this worksheet, students circle the correct meaning of each underlined word.

Homophones: ‘Your’ & ‘You’re’

This worksheet supports the teaching of a common homophone: your and you’re.

Homophones & Homographs Word Search

A fun way to reinforce the concept of homophones and homographs. Find the given words in the letter jumble.

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