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Class 6 Homophones worksheet
CBSE English. Words that sound alike but differ in meaning and spelling: their and there, peace and piece. Every sheet has 20 questions in three sections and an answer key, and the words change every time.
Sample questions
Real questions from this chapter, as the app sets them. Tap Answer to see the answer and working.
Section A · multiple choice
- 1.
Which sentence uses the WRONG word?
- The bridge is made of steel.
- Fishermen go out to sea before dawn.
- This tea is to hot to drink.
- The road to the village is full of potholes.
Answer
(c) This tea is to hot to drink.
It should be “too”, not “to”.
- 2.
Which sentence uses the right word?
- We walked to the market.
- The son rises in the east.
- The two villages lived in piece for years.
- He ate the hole mango by himself.
Answer
(a) We walked to the market.
“to” is right here.
- 3.
Which sentence uses the WRONG word?
- After the fever, he felt weak for days.
- The children left their bags in the classroom.
- Where did you keep my keys?
- I want to by a new kite.
Answer
(d) I want to by a new kite.
It should be “buy”, not “by”.
Section B · short answer
- 4.
Fill in each blank with the right word: (a) The cat licked ____ paw. (it's / its) (b) You must ____ a helmet on a scooter. (wear / where)
Answer
(a) its (b) wear
- 5.
Fill in each blank with the right word: (a) There is a ____ in my sock. (hole / whole) (b) It is wrong to ____ from others. (steel / steal)
Answer
(a) hole (b) steal
Section C · long answer
- 6.
Write two sentences of your own to show the difference between “its” and “it's”.
Answer
Sample: The cat licked its paw. It's raining, so take an umbrella.
Any two sentences that use each word correctly.
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In the app, every Homophones sheet is new: the app remembers the questions your child has already had and leaves them out. Print the sheet as a PDF, or use notebook mode and write the answers in a notebook.
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