Vocabulary Worksheet · Grades 4–6
Heteronyms Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 4-6 on heteronyms: words spelled the same but pronounced differently with different meanings, like lead and tear. Students write the two meanings of eight heteronyms, then answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Vocabulary
Grades
Grades 4–6
Skill Focus
Heteronyms, word meaning
Lesson Length
15 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
A heteronym is a word spelled the same as another word but pronounced differently and meaning something different – you tell which is meant from the sentence. Heteronyms are a special kind of homograph where the sound also changes. This worksheet teaches students to recognize heteronyms and their two meanings.
Section A gives eight heteronyms (tear, lead, live, read) and asks students to write the two different meanings of each. The reference box teaches the idea with ‘bow’ and ‘wind’, words not reused in the items.
Section B asks students to define a heteronym, write two sentences for ‘tear’, explain how to tell which way to say it, and give a heteronym of their own. Page 3 is a complete answer key. The skill builds toward reading words correctly in context.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box aloud and say both pronunciations of ‘bow’ and ‘wind’.
Complete Section A independently – have students think of a sentence for each meaning.
Work Section B item 10 together: write two sentences for ‘tear’ as a class.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check or teacher review.
Pair with the Homographs Worksheet or the Homonyms Worksheet for a word-meaning mini-unit.
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Heteronyms Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 4-6 on heteronyms: words spelled the same but pronounced differently with different meanings, like lead and tear. Students write the two meanings of eight heteronyms, then answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
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