4th Grade Homophones Worksheet
Homophones sound the same but mean different things (to, too, two). Circle the word that fits each sentence.
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- Grade
- 4th Grade
- Subject
- Reading
- Skill
- Vocabulary
- Topic
- homophones
- Difficulty
- Standard
- Time
- 15 minutes
- Pages
- 2 (incl. answer key)
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- Printable PDF (US Letter)
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What This Worksheet Practices
Students will choose the correct homophone for a sentence and explain the meaning of common homophone pairs.
- Choosing between common homophones
- Using context to decide meaning
- Distinguishing contractions from possessives
Inside This Printable
Student directions: Circle the correct homophone to complete each sentence. Then match each pair to its meaning in the second part.
Worked example
I need (two / too) pencils for art. -> two (the number).
Sample questions
- We drove (to / too / two) the park.
- I ate (to / too / two) much cake.
- She has (to / too / two) sisters.
The PDF contains 12 practice questions plus 2 challenge questions.
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Sound the same, mean different
Homophones are words that sound alike but have different spellings and meanings — like to, too, and two, or there, their, and they’re. Writers must choose the spelling that matches the meaning of the sentence.
The most-confused pairs
| Pair | Meaning | Try this test |
|---|---|---|
| to / too / two | toward / also / the number 2 | ”I want ___ go ___!” → to, too |
| there / their / they’re | a place / belongs to them / they are | Replace with “they are” to test |
| your / you’re | belongs to you / you are | Replace with “you are” |
| its / it’s | belongs to it / it is | Replace with “it is” |
| than / then | comparing / next in time | ”Bigger ___ me” → than |
Worked example
“The dogs wagged ___ tails when they saw us.” (their / there / they’re) We mean belongs to the dogs → their. The other two don’t fit the meaning.
How to solve each item
Read the sentence aloud, decide what the word means in that spot, then pick the spelling that matches. For tricky pairs like your vs. you’re, ask: “Does this mean ‘belongs to you’ (your) or ‘you are’ (you’re)?”
Guided practice (try before the worksheet)
- ”___ going to the park.” (Their / They’re)
- “Is this pencil ___?” (your / you’re)
- “The puppy licked ___ paw.” (its / it’s)
- “I’d rather run ___ walk.” (then / than)
Why it matters
Spelling mistakes that change meaning make writing confusing to readers. Mastering homophones makes your writing instantly more accurate and readable.
Next steps
Pairs with synonyms and antonyms and commonly confused words.
👩🏫 Teacher note
Say each pair aloud and connect the spelling to the meaning. Teach your vs. you're by asking 'does it mean it belongs to you?'
🏠 Parent note
Have your child read the sentence out loud, decide the meaning, then pick the spelling that matches it.
Common Mistakes to Watch For
- Choosing a word that sounds right but is spelled for a different meaning
- Confusing possessive forms with contractions (your vs. you're)
Answer Key
Only one correct choice per item; answers follow the sentences in order.
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