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Homophones

Grade 4 Spelling Worksheet

NameDate

Circle the word that fits the sentence.

  1. The dog dug a ____ in the yard.

    • whole
    • hole
  2. There is ____ milk left.

    • no
    • know
  3. The ____ of the bag was ten pounds.

    • wait
    • weight
  4. After the flu, she felt ____.

    • weak
    • week
  5. A ____ jumped over the fence.

    • dear
    • deer
  6. Press the ____ to stop the bike.

    • brake
    • break
  7. The ____ landed at noon.

    • plane
    • plain
  8. Put the books over ____.

    • their
    • there
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About this worksheet

Homophones sound alike but have different spellings and meanings, so spelling must come from context matters in fourth grade because spelling work now connects word meaning, word parts, and editing accuracy. Fourth graders may choose the word by sound and miss whether the sentence needs a place word, a possessive word, a contraction, or an action word. This worksheet keeps the focus on one spelling pattern at a time, and every wrong choice is a mistake a real speller might make, so children cannot get credit by ruling out silly answers. Students complete sentences with the right homophone, match spellings to meanings, pick the correctly spelled sentence, and find the homophone used by mistake; harder levels add its and it's, whose and who's, principal and principle, and other Grade 4 sets.

Support versions use more familiar words and fewer choices. Standard versions add harder words, and challenge versions add longer words and the cases where the pattern does not apply. Ask your child to say the word, mark the meaningful part or spelling change, and then check whether the written form still matches the meaning. That process is slower than guessing, but it builds spelling habits that transfer to real writing.

What your child will learn

  • Use sentence meaning to choose a homophone
  • Tell contractions from possessive words
  • Match each homophone to its meaning
  • Proofread common homophone errors

Common Core standard: L.4.1.G

Worked example

They're means they are, so 'My cousins called to say they're coming for dinner' is correct.

Common mistake

Choosing a homophone because it sounds right without checking what the word means.

Helpful hint

Replace the word with its meaning and reread the sentence.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with homophones?

Choosing a homophone because it sounds right without checking what the word means.

How can I help my child with homophones?

Replace the word with its meaning and reread the sentence.

Are these 4th grade spelling 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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