Primary 5 quiz Term 1

Homonyms, homographs, and homophones.

Fill in the blanks with homonyms, homographs, or homophones.

1. The DUCK had to DUCK into the water to avoid the young boys. This sentences
uses ___________.
2. That precious rare diamond MINE is MINE! It belongs to me. This sentences
uses ___________.
3. The boys laughed at the girl’s hair BOW so she shot them with a BOW and
arrow. This sentences uses ___________.
4. When the performer took a BOW, her BOW fell from her hair and onto the
stage. She was so embarrassed. This sentences uses ___________.
5. The family all wanted to PRESENT the lovely PRESENT to their beloved
neighbor. This sentences uses ___________.
6. DEAR beloved daughter, I am sorry I cannot buy you a new car as it is too
DEAR. This sentences uses ___________.
7. When I was a young boy, I decided to RECORD my voice on tape for two
whole weeks. It was a world RECORD. This sentences uses ___________.
8. I only searched for a MINUTE but could find so many MINUTE fleas on my
dog. This sentences uses ___________.
9. The students wanted to WRITE the RIGHT answer. However, he was unable to
because he was discording during his zoom classes. This sentences uses
___________.
 Complete the sentence with the correct word.

1. I learned a lot of math in my math (coarse/ course).

2. I have to (pair/pare/pear) an apple before I eat it because I do not like the skin.
3. I want to eat a (pair/ pare/ pear). They are my favourite!
4. My brother is so (vain/ vane/ vein)! He is always looking in the mirror at
himself.
5. The (cent/ scent/sent) of the flower was delightful.
6. A (cent/scent/sent) is a type of coin used in America.
7. I am afraid you are not old enough to join as you are only a (minor/miner).
8. A weather (vain/ vane/ vein) sits in a high place and tells the direction of the
wind.
9. If I exercise a lot you can see a big blue (vain/ vane/ vein) on my arm.
10.That young boy is actually the (air/heir) to the throne.
11.My clothes are too (course/coarse) so they are uncomfortable to wear.
Answer Key Y5 Quiz 1

1. homonyms 4. homographs 7. homographs

2. homonyms 5. homographs 8. homographs
3. homonyms 6. homonyms 9. homographs

a) course e) scent i) vein

b) pare f) cent j) heir
c) pear g) minor k) coarse
d) vain h) vane