Year 4 · English · Spelling · Free Printable
Homophones
Practise distinguishing and spelling common homophones that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.
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Learning Intention
Students will correctly choose and spell common homophones in context.
Australian Curriculum
Supports Year 4 English literacy and spelling learning (AC9E4LY11).
Teacher Notes
Discuss meaning pairs (e.g. their/there/they’re). Use sentences to check understanding.
Skills Practised
- Homophones
- Spelling in context
- Vocabulary
- Proofreading
About This Worksheet
This Year 4 spelling worksheet helps students distinguish homophones: words that sound the same but have different meanings, spellings or grammatical roles. The activity encourages students to use sentence meaning as a spelling clue.
What Students Practise
- Recognising common homophone pairs
- Connecting spelling to meaning
- Choosing the correct word in context
- Checking sentences for meaning and accuracy
How to Use It
Ask students to read the whole sentence before choosing a homophone. Encourage them to explain what the selected word means and why the other spelling would not fit the sentence.
Parent Tip
When your child notices a homophone pair, write both words together and create a short sentence for each. This links spelling practice to meaning.