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Homophones

Grade 2 Spelling Worksheet

NameDate

Circle the answer.

  1. Which word fits the blank? "The dog wagged its ___."

    • tayl
    • tail
    • tale
  2. Which sentence uses the right word?

    • A dear ran across the quiet meadow.
    • A deere ran across the quiet meadow.
    • A deer ran across the quiet meadow.
  3. Which word means "an empty space in something"?

    • hole
    • whole
    • hoal
  4. Why is "bear" the right word? "A brown ___ ate berries in the woods."

    • it means a big furry animal
    • it means not covered
  5. The missing word means "seven days". Which spelling fits? "There are seven days in one ___."

    • weak
    • weke
    • week
  6. Which word fits the blank? "I have ___ crayons in my box."

    • for
    • four
    • foar
  7. Which sentence uses the right word?

    • This backpack is to heavy to lift.
    • This backpack is too heavy to lift.
    • This backpack is two heavy to lift.
  8. Which word means "they are"?

    • their
    • they're
    • there
  9. Why is "bye" the right word? "Please say ___ to your grandma."

    • it means next to
    • it means a word for saying goodbye
    • it means to get something with money
  10. The missing word means "in this place". Which spelling fits? "Please sit ___ beside me."

    • hear
    • heer
    • here
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2nd Grade Homophones worksheet 1 – printable PDF
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About this worksheet

Homophones sound the same or nearly the same but have different spellings and meanings. Because the sound does not settle the choice, students must use sentence meaning. Second graders often write the word they hear most often, even when the sentence asks for a number, a place, or ownership. This worksheet uses sentence context for every item so the task is truly homophone spelling, not general vocabulary.

Students choose the correct sound-alike word, explain why it fits, identify the meaning clue, and complete sentences with the right spelling. Support versions provide fewer choices. Standard and challenge versions include more sets such as there, their, and they are. Encourage your child to read the whole sentence before and after the blank, then say what the missing word must mean.

What your child will learn

  • Choose a homophone by sentence meaning
  • Distinguish common sound-alike spellings
  • Use context clues before spelling a word
  • Explain why the chosen homophone fits

Common Core standard: L.2.2.C

Worked example

I saw two birds needs two because the sentence tells a number.

Common mistake

Choosing the spelling that sounds right without checking the meaning.

Helpful hint

Ask what the word means in the sentence.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with homophones?

Choosing the spelling that sounds right without checking the meaning.

How can I help my child with homophones?

Ask what the word means in the sentence.

Are these 2nd grade spelling worksheets free to print?

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