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Free 4th Grade Spelling List 2: Homophones

Fifteen common homophones: words that sound the same but are spelled differently and mean different things (their, there, they're; here, hear; whole, hole). Your child writes each word, chooses the right word for each sentence, writes their own sentences and finishes with a parent-read test.

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Grade
4th Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Spelling Lists
Difficulty
Level 2 · Standard
Estimated time
20 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
51
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • telling apart words that sound the same
  • choosing the correct homophone from the meaning of a sentence
  • spelling their, there and they're
  • writing words from dictation

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Spelling List 2: Homophones

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How to use this spelling list

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this spelling list for?

4th Grade students (typically ages 9–10) working on spelling lists. It is pitched at level 2 · standard.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 20 minutes for 51 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

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What should we do next?

Try Spelling List 4: Words Ending in -or.

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Success TutoringWorksheets4th Grade · English · Spelling Lists

Spelling List 2: Homophones

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Date

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Work through the four parts in order. Say each word out loud as you write it.

Part A: Your words

Homophones sound the same but are spelled differently and mean different things. The only way to choose the right one is to think about the meaning: their = belongs to them, there = a place, they're = they are. Write each word three times and say what it means.

1.Write the word three times: their (answer space)
2.Write the word three times: there (answer space)
3.Write the word three times: they're (answer space)
4.Write the word three times: too (answer space)
5.Write the word three times: two (answer space)
6.Write the word three times: here (answer space)
7.Write the word three times: hear (answer space)
8.Write the word three times: where (answer space)
9.Write the word three times: wear (answer space)
10.Write the word three times: whole (answer space)
11.Write the word three times: hole (answer space)
12.Write the word three times: right (answer space)
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