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English Basics
Volume 3, Number 16, January 11, 1999
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More Homonyms
Homonyms, or homophones, are words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings. They are usually spelled differently.
There are two or more homonyms in each sentence. Read the sentences carefully and then underline the homonyms. The first sentence has been done for you.
1.
And now Richy knows
that you should never stick your nose into hot
chili.
2. Lou’s brother never
thought he’d lose the bet.
3. This steel chain will not
allow anyone to steal the bike.
4. Hank gave a loud groan when he
realized how wide he had grown.
5. Watch as she pries the cover
off the crate to peek at the prize.
6. I could be swayed to buy a
suede jacket.
7. It’s too bad that
the two of you can’t go to the party.
8. Who’s going to tell
me whose footprints are on my clean windows?
9. It takes skillful crews to
work on cruise ships.
10. Bruce chews his soda, but I choose to
drink mine.
11. He almost flew out the door when he
learned she had the flu.
12. We just read an article about the red
tide.
13. I’ll see my doctor and
he’ll heal my heel.
14. The old man smiles and stares at the
rats as they run up the stairs.
15. Will you be careful not to sit on a bee?
16. Her hair grayed rapidly after she began
teaching fourth grade.
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