English Grammar
Lesson 31
Understanding Word Better(HOMOPHONES)
A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:
1. The children were asked to remain quiet in the class.
2. The weight of the child is 20 kg.
3. A piece of the broken vase was lying there.
4. You are overweight and need to lose a little weight.
5. When I stare down from the balcony , I feel dizzy.
6. The doctor has asked her to take one dose of this medicine
before bedtime.
7. The baby is crawling on the floor.
8. They sell sweets at that store in the corner.
9. The player has wounded his heel.
10 Amit is not well . Please pray for his good health.
B. Some words are incorrect . Identify them and rewrite the
sentences using the correct spelling.
1. The shopkeeper cells decorative items.
Ans The shopkeeper sells decorative items.
2. The rope is lose.Make a tight knot.
Ans The rope is loose. Make a tight knot.
3. The baby fell from the stares.
Ans The baby fell from the stairs.
4. We want piece not war.
Ans We want peace not war.
5. The Principle has made an announcement for the students.
Ans The Principal has made an announcement for the
students.
C. Write the words that sound similar to the given words but spelt
differently.
1. By- bye 5.maid- made 9.right-write
2. Cot- caught 6.sight-cite 10seen-scene
3. Deer- dear 7.meet-meat 11. Weak-week
4. Ear- year 8.knot-not 12. Weight-wait
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