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2nd Grade Homophones worksheets

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Homophones

Grade 2 Spelling Worksheet - Challenge Me

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1.
Which word fits the blank? "We swam in the warm ___."
- see
- sea
- cee
2.
Which sentence uses the right word?
- My sister is eight years old.
- My sister is ate years old.
- My sister is ait years old.
3.
Which word means "a boy who is someone's child"?
- son
- sunn
- sun
4.
Why is "one" the right word? "I have ___ new pencil."
- it means the number 1
- it means came in first place
Write the missing word. It sounds like "know" but means "not any". "There is milk left in the jug."
6.
Which word fits the blank? "A red ___ grew by the fence."
- flour
- flower
- flowr
7.
Which sentence uses the right word?
- Grandpa read me a fairy tail.
- Grandpa read me a fairy tale.
- Grandpa read me a fairy tayl.
8.
Which word means "a kind word used to begin a letter you write"?
- dear
- deer
- deere
9.
Why is "whole" the right word? "I ate the ___ sandwich."
- it means an empty space in something
- it means all of something
Write the missing word. It sounds like "bear" but means "not covered". "Her feet were on the warm sand."

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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.

Next skill: High-Frequency Words Earlier: Common Suffixes

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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