Grade 4 Homophones Worksheet

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 so children do not get credit by eliminating unrelated words. Students choose homophones in sentences, match spellings to meanings, compare homophone pairs, and explain which context clue proves the spelling. The items rotate across choosing the correct spelling, identifying the word part or pattern, using a meaning clue, and explaining the spelling rule. Support versions provide more visible letters and fewer choices. Standard and challenge versions ask for closer comparisons and more independent recall. 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.