Homophones Quiz

Homophones Quiz

Homophones are one of the most fascinating and fun aspects of the English language. These are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Mastering homophones can greatly improve your vocabulary, writing, and speaking skills.

What Are Homophones?

Homophones are words that:

• Sound identical when pronounced.
• Differ in spelling and meaning.

For example:

• Flour (used in cooking) and flower (a blooming plant).
• Hear (to listen) and here (a location).

Read More: Homophones Examples

Homophones Exercises: Fill in the Blanks

1. I need to __________ the cake before the guests arrive.
a) flour
b) flower

2. The __________ is expected to rise in the evening.
a) tide
b) tied

3. She wore a beautiful __________ to the wedding.
a) plain
b) plane

4. The dog wagged its __________ happily.
a) tail
b) tale

5. Can you __________ the music from across the room?
a) hear
b) here

6. He __________ the trophy proudly.
a) won
b) one

7. The children will __________ a play at school.
a) scene
b) seen

8. The weather was too __________ to go outside.
a) chilly
b) chili

9. He paid the bill in __________.
a) cash
b) cache

10. The __________ is used to tie the boat to the dock.
a) rope
b) rowed

11. She placed a __________ of flowers on the table.
a) vase
b) phase

12. The old castle was surrounded by a __________.
a) moat
b) mote

13. The farmer uses a __________ to plow his fields.
a) principal
b) principle

14. The artist loves to __________ portraits of landscapes.
a) draw
b) drawer

15. Please write your name on the __________ line.
a) straight
b) strait

16. The __________ of the library was quiet and serene.
a) aisle
b) isle

17. She was too __________ to lift the heavy box.
a) weak
b) week

18. The wolves howled at the __________.
a) moon
b) moan

19. He had a small __________ in his shirt.
a) hole
b) whole

20. The king’s __________ was made of gold.
a) throne
b) thrown

21. They had to __________ the meeting due to bad weather.
a) ceil
b) seal

22. The children enjoyed the sweet smell of __________.
a) thyme
b) time

23. The actor delivered his __________ perfectly.
a) role
b) roll

24. He packed his clothes in a __________.
a) suite
b) sweet

25. She caught a __________ of the mysterious figure in the crowd.
a) sight
b) site

26. The __________ of the book was intriguing.
a) story
b) storey

27. The rabbit dug a __________ in the garden.
a) burrow
b) borough

28. The wind began to __________ strongly as the storm approached.
a) blew
b) blue

29. The teacher gave the students a new __________ to solve.
a) pair
b) pear

30. The artist mixed the __________ of paint for her canvas.
a) palette
b) palate

Answers

1. a) flour
2. a) tide
3. a) plain
4. a) tail
5. a) hear
6. a) won
7. a) scene
8. a) chilly
9. a) cash
10. a) rope
11. a) vase
12. a) moat
13. b) principle
14. a) draw
15. a) straight
16. a) aisle
17. a) weak
18. a) moon
19. a) hole
20. a) throne
21. b) seal
22. a) thyme
23. a) role
24. b) sweet
25. a) sight
26. a) story
27. a) burrow
28. a) blew
29. a) pair
30. a) palette

Practicing homophones enhances your English skills, especially in writing and comprehension. With regular practice, you’ll avoid common errors and feel more confident in your language abilities.

Enjoy practicing! 😊

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