1. Antonyms
Synonyms
Homonyms

2. Homophone Sets
Circle the words that are homophones and then write the matching homophone next to the word. Two of these words have three homophones;
can you find all of them?
red __________________________
green __________________________
blue __________________________
write __________________________
hair __________________________
snare __________________________
pair __________________________
six __________________________
two __________________________
see __________________________
read
blew
right
hare
pare, pear
to, too
sea

3. Homograph Sets
Circle the words that are homographs and then write a sentence using both homographs.
tire __________________________________
time __________________________________
tear __________________________________
how __________________________________
now __________________________________
bow __________________________________
row __________________________________
man __________________________________
fan __________________________________
can __________________________________

4. Synonyms What synonyms can you suggest for the underlined words?
Pick words that are more specific and descriptive.
Yesterday I read a good book. It had a cool plot with many surprises. The main character was very interesting. I think you would like this funny book a lot.

5. What antonyms can you use for the underlined words in these sentences?
1) I despise snakes and spiders.
2) You displayed your cowardice when you picked up that scorpion.
3) This glass of orange juice tastes artificial.
4) Turn the key clockwise to unlock the door.
5) Be sure to wake me up at dusk.

6. Circle the homonyms that make sense
Which Homonym?
Circle the homonyms that make sense
in these sentences.
1) I [would/wood] like to go to the beach today.
2) My [ant/aunt] nags me about wearing sunscreen.
3) I would rather [bye, by, buy] a beach umbrella.
4) We set [sail/sale] across the [see/sea].
5) I had a [grate/great] day at the beach but I turned [read/red] as a lobster!

7. Rewrite #1
Someone on the staff used the wrong homophones for these headlines. Can you circle these words and then rewrite the correct homophones below?
Fowl Play Suspected in Missing Palm Trees
___________________
Piece Rally Takes Place Tomorrow
Boy’s Bazaar Behavior Caused by Allergy
Rescued Hoarse Needs New Home
Foul
Peace
Bizarre
Horse

8. Rewrite #2
Someone on the staff is at it again, using the wrong homophones for these headlines.
Can you circle these words and then rewrite
the correct homophones below?
No Brake in Rainy Weather
___________________
Bridle Shower Ends in Catfight
Outdoor Photography Coarse Canceled
Suite 16 Party Filmed for TV Show
Break
**This slide needs write-on lines. Also, make sure words are circled in order.
Bridal
Course
Sweet

9. Rewrite #3
It must be contagious! Now someone on the advertising staff has used the wrong homophones for these ads. Can you circle the wrong words and then rewrite the correct homophones below?
A Solution for Coarse, Curly Hare
___________________
Fruity, Fiber-Filled Serial
Your Cat Will Sink His Clause into This Toy
Guaranteed to Deter Dear from Eating Your Garden
Hair
Cereal
Claws
Deer

10. Rewrite #4
Someone in advertising is at it again, using the wrong homophones for these ads. Can you circle the wrong words and then rewrite the correct homophones below?
A Name You Can Trussed
___________________
Keep Currant with a Subscription
Are You Ode Money?
Our Chocolate Moose Is Delicious
Trust
**This slide needs write-on lines. Also, make sure words are circled in order.
Current
Owed
Mousse

11. Write the homonyms that make sense
Homonym Nonsense
Write the homonyms that make sense
in these sentences.
1) A warty _____ _______ the truck. [towed/toad]
2) I used three cups of ______ and then cut the dough in ______ shapes. [flower/flour]
3) My sister ______ ______ lemons in the contest. [ate/eight]
4) The ______ locked his merchandise in the ______. [cellar/seller]
toad
towed
flour
flower
ate
eight
seller
cellar

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