Grade 2 - Spelling

Grade 2 Homophones Worksheet

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Homophones

Grade 2 - Spelling - Building Confidence

Worksheet 1

  1. Which homophone completes this sentence: "The class put ___ books on the shelf."

  2. In the sentence "The class put ___ books on the shelf.", the blank means "belonging to them." Which spelling fits?

  3. Why is "go to" the correct homophone for "Maya will ___ the library after lunch."?

  4. Which word from the homophone set means "the number 2"?

  5. Select the sound-alike word that fits: "Maya will ___ the library after lunch."

  6. Which homophone completes this sentence: "The pencils are over ___."

  7. In the sentence "This backpack is ___ heavy.", the blank means "more than needed." Which spelling fits?

  8. Why is "there" the correct homophone for "The pencils are over ___."?

  9. Which word from the homophone set means "in that place"?

  10. Select the sound-alike word that fits: "I saw ___ birds in the tree."

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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

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.

Common SuffixesHigh-Frequency Words

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