Same Sentences English Worksheet With Answer Key Page 33
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Homonyms are words that sound alike but have different meanings and
spellings. Spell these homonyms correctly when you proofread.
Homonyms and Their Meanings
Examples
it’s (contraction) = it is; it has
It’s scary to apply to a new school.
its (adjective) = belonging to it
The school made its decision.
there (adverb) = that place or position
I got accepted. I’m going there.
their (adjective) = belonging to them
The teachers like their new theater.
they’re (contraction) = they are
They’re happy to have a new
student.
Try It
A. Use proofreader’s marks to correct the homonym errors.
They’re
22. Our neighbors are moving, too. Their moving to Boston.
Proofreader’s Marks
Their
Change text:
There
23. There new house is bigger than the one they live in now.
Their are two cities we like.
there
24. We are going their to visit them in the fall.
It’s
25. Its beautiful in the city at that time of the year.
its
26. The city has it’s apple festival in the fall.
B. (27–32) Complete the story. Add correct homonyms to each sentence.
I was excited about the art school, and I immediately began to fantasize
there
It’s
about going
.
the best art school in the state.
Their
I read more about it online.
theater program includes field
They’re
trips to Broadway plays.
accepting applications now for next
its
It’s
year. The school sends
response in June.
so hard to wait!
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