Homonyms and Homophones

ISAT Prep

Homonyms

Homonyms are words that sound the same, and are spelled the same, but have different meanings.

Example: Stalk

1. The corn stalk is tall.

2. Paparazzi stalk famous people.

Homo = same Nym = name

Homophones

Homophones are words that sound the same, but are spelled differently and have different meanings.

Example: know - no

1. I know all of my neighbors.

2. Hermits have no neighbors.

Homo = same phone = sound

Practice

1. I am scared of bats.

2. I hope some of what I’m saying will stick.

3. I love going there.

4. I am too cool.

5. The teacher is usually right.

Review

Homonyms are words that have the same spelling but mean different things.

Homophones are words that sound the same, but are spelled differently, and have different meanings.