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Intermediate Synonyms and Antonyms #10
In this synonyms and antonyms worksheet, students choose the best synonym for the first 6 words and the best antonym for the next 6 words.
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Intermediate Synonyms and Antonyms #12
In this antonyms and synonyms worksheet, students choose the best synonym and antonym to complete the examples. Students complete 12 examples.
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Intermediate Synonyms and Antonyms #15
In this antonyms and synonyms worksheet, students choose the best synonym and antonym to complete the examples. Students complete 12 examples.
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Intermediate Synonyms and Antonyms #17
In this antonyms and synonyms worksheet, students choose the best synonym and antonym to complete the examples. Students complete 12 examples.
Curated OER
Synonyms and Antonyms
In this synonyms and antonyms learning exercise, students write the correct synonym and antonym from the group to match the words on the chart. Students complete 7 examples.
Curated OER
Which Homonym?
In this homonym worksheet, young scholars determine which of a pair of homonyms is appropriate in given sentences. Pairs of homonyms are given in each sentence for consideration.
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Homonyms, Homographs, and Homophones
In this word device worksheet, students complete activities that help them identify homonyms, homographs, and homophones. Students complete 30 problems.
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Homonym Practice
In this homonym worksheet, students first read about homonyms, then draw lines to match pairs of words as homonyms, 8 sets of words total.
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Homonyms
In this homonym worksheet, students search for a total of 25 homonyms in a word search puzzle; words are given at the top of the page.
Curated OER
School-Home Links: Correct Words in Context
In this word usage worksheet, students read several word pairs of words that sound and are spelled similarly. Students then place the correct word to complete the sentence. Parents or guardians must sign the worksheet.
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Classroom JR: Synonyms
In this synonym learning exercise, 1st graders draw a line from one word to its like word or synonym match. The words all deal with young love and the objective is for students to enhance their understanding of synonyms.
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Sounds the Same Word Search
In this language arts worksheet, learners study 9 pairs of homonyms in a word bank. Students locate the words in a word search puzzle. Some of the words are not familiar such as "barque."
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Their or There
In this language arts activity, students learn when to use the words "there" and "their." Students complete 10 sentences with the correct word, either writing it in the blank or cutting and pasting word cards. The word "they're" is not...
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Homophones
In this language arts worksheet, students read 12 sentences and choose the appropriate homophone for each. There are 2 choices for every blank.
Curated OER
Homonym, Homophone, Homograph
In this language arts worksheet, students learn the difference between homophones, homographs, and heteronyms by reading this informative chart. Detailed examples are given for all. There are no questions on the page.
Curated OER
Homonyms
Third graders examine homonyms and make a list of the ones that they have difficulty with. They draw pictures of homonym pairs and write a sentence that goes with each word on a poster which they share with the class. They discuss why...
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Alpha Dictionary: Most Often Misspelled Words in English
Listed alphabetically, these commonly misspelled words often find their way into our writing! Here are the correct spellings, with brief tips for remembering how to write these words correctly. In addition, use the links of the left to...
Grammar Check
Grammar Check: 33 Commonly Misunderstood Words & Phrases (Infographic)
This infographic provides a list of words and phrases that are commonly misused in formal writing. Students will see different homonyms that are misused and find ways to discover them.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Commonly Misused Words
This tutorial focuses on commonly misused words; it offers a slide show with lists of misused words and their meanings, as well as, common mistakes and how to avoid them. It also offers a video with similar information, but with an audio...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Commonly Misused Words
This tutorial focuses on commonly misused words such as homophones and homonyms; it provides a video and two slideshows. The YouTube video shows humorous misrepresentatations of words. The first of the two slideshows defines terms and...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Homonyms
This homonym tutorial begins with the poem "My Spell Checker" to show the importance of learning the difference between words. This is followed by a slide show of commonly misused homonyms, including definitions and examples. It offers...
ABCya
Ab Cya: Antonyms, Synonyms & Homonyms
If you need to brush up on antonyms, synonyms, and homonyms check out this game. Practice identifying these three tricky types of words by matching the identified words on the frog with the words on the correct flies.
British Library
British Library: Wilde's the Importance of Being Earnest: A Close Reading
In this lesson, students will consider several aspects of Oscar Wilde's most popular of comedies, "The Importance of Being Earnest". The success of this play is in part due to its examination of moral principles - in this case, the...
University of California
Can the English Language Survive?
Due to the "reliance on electronic media, rampant proliferation of homophonous misuses of the English language" has taken place. Test your knowledge on this quiz of homophones.