Homophones for Class 4

Homophones

Explanation

Examples

To, Too, Two

1. "To" is used as a preposition
2. "Too" means also.
3. "Two" is the number 2.

1. I want to go to the park. 
2. Can I come too? 
3. Two apples are on the table.

See, Sea

1."See" means to observe.
2. "Sea" is a large body of saltwater.

1. I can see the mountains. 
2. The sea is so vast and blue.

Here, Hear

1. "Here" refers to a location,
2."Hear" means to listen.

1. I am here in the classroom.
2. Can you hear the birds singing?

Their, There,

They're

1. "Their" shows possession.
2. "There" indicates a place.
3. "They're" is a contraction of "They are."

1. It's their book. 
2. The park is over there. 
3. They're going to the zoo.

Your, You're

1. "Your" shows possession.
2. "You're" is a contraction of "You are."

1. Is this your backpack? 
2. You're my best friend.

Sun, Son

1. "Sun" is the star that provides light.
2. "Son" is a male child.

1. The Sun is shining brightly.
2. My son is playing in the yard.

Flower, Flour

1. "Flower" is a part of a plant.
2."Flour" is a powder used in baking.

1. The flower is so colourful.
2. We need flour to make bread.

Break, Brake

1. "Break" means to shatter or pause. 
2."Brake" is a device for stopping a vehicle.

1. Don't break the glass.
2. Step on the brake to stop the car.

Here, Hare

1. "Here" refers to a location.
2. "Hare" is a type of rabbit.

1. I'm here at the park.
2. Look, there's a hare in the garden. 

Blue, Blew

1."Blue" is a colour.
2. "Blew" is the past tense of "blow."

1. The sky is so blue today. 
2. He blew out the candles.

Night, Knight

1."Night" is the time when it's dark.
2. "Knight" is a person in armour.

1. I love looking at the stars at night. 
2. The knight rode a horse.

Sail, Sale

1. "Sail" is a piece of fabric for a boat.
2. "Sale" is when things are being sold.

1. The boat has a white sail.
2. There's a big sale at the store.

Allowed, Aloud

1. "Allowed" means permitted.
2. "Aloud" means out loud.

1. Are we allowed to eat cookies? 
2. Read the story aloud in class.

Bear, Bare

1. "Bear" is a large animal.
2. "Bare" means uncovered or naked.

1. The bear is in the forest. 
2. He has bare feet.

Peace, Piece

1. "Peace" is a state of calm.
2. "Piece" is a part of something.

1. Let's make peace and stop fighting.
2. Can I have a piece of cake?

Two, To, Too

1."Two" is the number 2.
2. "To" is a preposition.
3. "Too" means also.

1. There are two apples.
2. Let's go to the park. 
3. I want to come too.

Hair, Hare

1. "Hair" is the stuff on your head.
2. "Hare" is a type of rabbit.

1. She has long, brown hair.
2. The hare is fast and has big ears.

Write, Right

1. "Write" means to put words on paper.
2. "Right" can mean correct or a direction.

1. Please write your name on the paper. 
2. Is this the right way to the park?

Wear, Where

1. "Wear" means to put on clothing.
2. "Where" is used to ask about a location.

1. I wear a red shirt. 
2. Where is my toy?