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Homonyms Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 3-5 on homonyms: words spelled and sounded the same but with more than one meaning, like bat and bark. Students write a second meaning for eight homonyms, then answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
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Subject
Vocabulary
Grades
Grades 3–5
Skill Focus
Homonyms, word meaning
Lesson Length
15 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
A homonym is a word that is spelled and sounds the same as another word but has a completely different meaning – the same word can mean different things depending on the sentence. This worksheet teaches students to recognize that one word can carry two meanings and to use context to tell them apart.
Section A gives eight homonyms with one meaning supplied (ring, the jewelry) and asks students to write a second meaning for each. The reference box teaches the idea with the words bat and bark, which are not reused in the items.
Section B asks students to define a homonym, write two sentences for ‘bank’ with different meanings, explain how to tell which meaning is meant, and give a homonym of their own. Page 3 is a complete answer key. The skill connects to homophones and homographs, which are specific kinds of homonyms.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box aloud and brainstorm a few homonyms with two meanings.
Complete Section A independently – have students think of a meaning different from the one given.
Work Section B item 10 together: write two sentences for ‘bank’ as a class.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check or teacher review.
Pair with the Homophones Worksheet or the Multiple-Meaning Words Worksheet for a word-meaning mini-unit.
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Homonyms Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 3-5 on homonyms: words spelled and sounded the same but with more than one meaning, like bat and bark. Students write a second meaning for eight homonyms, then answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
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