This page gives you ideas regarding how to remember the differences between homophones.
Seeing pictures can help you remember
the meaning of each word in a homophone set.
Can you make abstract concepts concrete
by joining homophones with illustrations?
Match each name with a picture.
Supplies Needed for These Exercises:
- Paper
- Pen or pencil
Directions:
- Work individually to complete these exercises (except where otherwise instructed)
- Label your paper "Homophone: Pictures"
- Fold your paper into three equal sections
- Number each section
Match Pictures and Words
Do you know how to recognize word posers called "homophones"? Click here to find out!
Go through the entire game and answer every question.
Record your score on section one of your "Homophone: Pictures" paper.
Look at the "Grammar Nazi" cartoon. Of the homophones listed, which one is the correct grammatical choice?
In section two of your "Homophone: Pictures" paper, write one paragraph to explain why. If helpful, draw pictures to help figure out your answer.
Homophone Cartoons
Explain to a classmate the difference between each homophone in these cartoons. Which cartoon is your favorite?
List your favorite pair of homophones cartoons in section three of your "Homophone: Pictures" paper, and summarize why you liked this cartoon.
