Exploring vocabulary - Muschla Gary R. 2012

An unusual plant
Homophones, II

This plant is found in the American Southwest. It can live for up to 200 years and can grow to be as tall as a five-story building. What is it?

To answer the question, complete each sentence with the correct homophone. Choose your answers from the words after each sentence. Write the letter of each answer in the space above its sentence number at the bottom of the page. Some letters are provided.

1. Natalie’s Uncle John has the rank of _____ in the army.

N. kernel

C. colonel

2. Jessie hurried to _____ the window to keep out the rain.

R. close

E. clothes

3. Hailey knew the ending of the movie because she had _____ it before.

G. seen

D. scene

4. The _____ storm brought heavy rain and strong winds.

E. grate

U. great

5. Carl ordered _____, potato, and salad for dinner.

O. stake

A. steak

6. Nicole taught her dog to sit and _____ over.

D. role

T. roll

7. Stacey studied an hour after dinner last _____ for her science test.

O. night

S. knight

8. Tyrell’s father helped him repair the _____ on his bike.

N. break

S. brake

9. Trisha ate a _____ for a snack after school.

S. pear

R. pair

10. After playing football, Anthony noticed a bruise on his _____.

C. waist

F. waste