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Free Year 8 Homophones Worksheets

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Words that sound the same but are spelt differently. In Year 8, Year 8 extends algebra to expanding brackets and two-step equations, adds percentages increase and decrease, ratio and rates, index laws and congruence.

Students will practise: choosing the correct word from commonly confused pairs; distinguishing verb and noun spellings (practise/practice, license/licence); explaining the difference between confused words; proofreading for word-choice errors.

Worksheets

Printable practice with an answer sheet.

  • Worksheet

    Commonly Confused Words (affect/effect, their/there/they're, etc.)

    Students sort out the word pairs and triples that spell-checkers miss and markers notice: affect/effect, their/there/they're, your/you're,…

    Difficulty
    Level 2 · Standard
    Time
    20 min
    Questions
    16 questions
    Answers
    Answers included

Common questions

What do Year 8 students learn about homophones?

Words that sound the same but are spelt differently. At Year 8, our resources focus on: choosing the correct word from commonly confused pairs; distinguishing verb and noun spellings (practise/practice, license/licence); explaining the difference between confused words; proofreading for word-choice errors.

Where should we start?

Start with the Level 1 or Level 2 worksheet, then move up a level. Finish with the topic test if there is one.

Are answers included?

Yes — every worksheet has an answer sheet. Maths answer sheets show the working; English tasks include model answers or success criteria.

How to use these resources

  1. Monday: read and copy the words. Wednesday: fill-the-gap and sentences. Friday: test.
  2. Say the word, say the sounds, write the word, check.
  3. Keep a 'tricky words' list for the ones that keep slipping.

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