Vocabulary Worksheet · Grades 7–8
Eggcorns Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 7-8 on eggcorns. Students learn how a misheard phrase can be replaced by a sound-alike that still seems to make sense, match seven terms to clues with an applied example, and answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Vocabulary
Grades
Grades 7–8
Skill Focus
Eggcorns, word play
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
An eggcorn is a misheard word or phrase that someone replaces with a sound-alike that still seems to make sense, like ‘for all intensive purposes’ for ‘for all intents and purposes.’ This worksheet teaches the term and related ideas like mondegreen and correction.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines the key terms. Section A has eight clue-matching items, the last an applied example. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Mondegreens and Malapropisms worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review what an eggcorn is.
Match each clue to a term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Mondegreens Worksheet for more word play.
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Eggcorns Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 7-8 on eggcorns. Students learn how a misheard phrase can be replaced by a sound-alike that still seems to make sense, match seven terms to clues with an applied example, and answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
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