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Finding the Pun Worksheet

A pun is a funny saying that uses words that sound similar. It is a joke
exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there
are words that sound alike but have different meanings.
Example: Every calendar’s days are numbered.

Directions: Read each sentence and underline it if it is a pun. If it is not

a pun, then do not underline the sentence.

Example: A bicycle can’t stand on its own because its two-tired.

Answer: A bicycle can’t stand on its own because its two-tired.

1. Being struck by lightning is a really shocking experience.

2. We had a great day at school.

3. A chicken farmer’s favorite car is a coupe.

4. The grammarian was very logical. He had a lot of comma sense.

5. I enjoyed the play immensely. It was fun to watch.

6. Santa’s helpers are known as subordinate Clauses.

7. I was struggling to figure out how lightning works when it struck me.

8. No matter how much you push the envelope, it will still be

stationary.

9. A boiled egg every morning is hard to beat.

10. I completed all my homework on time.

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Answers:

1. Being struck by lightning is a really shocking experience.

2. We had a great day at school.

3. A chicken farmer’s favorite car is a coupe.

4. The grammarian was very logical. He had a lot of comma sense.

5. I enjoyed the play immensely. It was fun to watch.

6. Santa’s helpers are known as subordinate Clauses.

7. I was struggling to figure out how lightning works when it struck me.

8. No matter how much you push the envelope, it will still be

stationary.

9. A boiled egg every morning is hard to beat.

10. I completed all my homework on time.

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