Homophones and Homographs

Front

Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentence: Speak up! I can’t __________ you.

Back

hear

Front

Complete the sentence: She couldn’t decide__________ she wanted an apple or a banana. Options: whether, weather

Back

whether

Front

I love the __________ of freshly baked cookies.

Back

scent

Front

Andrew felt a sense of ____________________ and calm, as he listened to the sound of the ocean

Back

peace

Front

When a broadcast is made as it is happening, or the opposite of dead.

Back

live

Front

The edge of the river, or a place where you store your money.

Back

Bank

Front

A type of tree that grows in warm climates OR a part of your hand.

Back

palm

Front

To be a short distance away OR to cover an opening

Back

close, Close

Front

The taxi ________________ will increase by one dollar next month.

Back

fare

Front

Mike’s grandmother carefully walked to the second floor, one _________________ at a time.

Back

stair