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5th Grade Homophones worksheets

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Homophones

Grade 5 Reading Worksheet

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Read each sentence. Circle the word that fits the blank.

  1. The children put ____ coats on the hooks.

    • their
    • there
  2. Is this ____ jacket on the chair?

    • you're
    • your
  3. The dog wagged ____ tail.

    • its
    • it's
  4. I can ____ the music from the next room.

    • here
    • hear
  5. Please ____ your name at the top.

    • write
    • right
  6. I got a ____ pair of shoes today.

    • knew
    • new
  7. May I have a ____ of the cake?

    • piece
    • peace
  8. The ____ landed on the runway.

    • plane
    • plain
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About this worksheet

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings, such as there and their, your and you're, or plain and plane. Only the meaning of the sentence tells you which one to write.

On this fifth grade sheet a child reads eight sentences, each with a blank and two homophones, and circles the word that fits. Each version has different sentences, and the answer key gives every word.

What your child will learn

  • Know that homophones sound the same
  • Tell the meanings apart
  • Use the sentence to choose the spelling
  • Know the pairs your/you're and its/it's

Common Core standard: L.5.2.E

Worked example

'The ____ landed on the runway': plane is the aircraft, and plain means simple, so plane fits.

Common mistake

Choosing the spelling that looks more familiar without checking the meaning in the sentence.

Helpful hint

Say each word's meaning, then read the sentence with the word in the blank.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with homophones?

Choosing the spelling that looks more familiar without checking the meaning in the sentence.

How can I help my child with homophones?

Say each word's meaning, then read the sentence with the word in the blank.

Are these 5th grade reading worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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