Vocabulary Grade 4 - Homonyms and Homophones

Sep 28, 2026

Grade 4 vocabulary practice focused on homonyms and homophones. Learners read definitions of homonyms, complete answers shown by picture sets, and unscramble letters to form related words. Students then write sentences using words twice to show both meanings. A second section defines homophones, fills blanks with correct choices, and corrects incorrect usage by crossing out wrong words. A word-roots activity builds meaning from common roots through contextual completion.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages87

Reading Time3 h 39 min

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Homonyms

Why Did the Swallow Swallow?

Unscramble and Illustrate Meanings

Homophones

Which One Do You Mean?

Word Roots

The Root of the Matter

Name Homonyms Why Did the Swallow Swallow? Words with more than one meaning are called homonyms. Write the word that is shown by each set of pictures. | | | | | | 3.
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| | | | 5. | | | 6. | Unscramble the letters to write other homonyms. Then choose three and illustrate two meanings for each one. 7. gripsn 8. sowllaw 9. digreb 10. krunt | _______________ | _______________ | _______________ | | --- | --- | --- | Choose a word from above. On another sheet of paper, use the word twice in a sentence to show that you understand both meanings. Here is an example: The swallow swallowed a fly. 4 Scholastic Success With: Vocabulary, Grade 4 © Scholastic Teaching Resources Page 4 1. tackle; 2 . pupil; 3 . fence; 4 . quarter; 5. bow; [6. press](6. press) ; 7. spring; 8. swallow; 9. bridge; 10 . trunk; Answers will vary. Name Classification In Other Words . . . Pretend you are about to have dinner at a fancy restaurant. Read each of the following descriptions from the menu. Is it soup or a salad? Is it dessert or a beverage? Is it an entrée or an appetizer? Is it pasta or poultry? Is it seafood or beef? Write your answer on the line. | 1. A lettuce medley is tossed with
tomato, red onion, mushrooms, and olives, with a choice of balsamic vinaigrette, tarragon ginger, or herband blue cheese dressing. | 2. Linguini noodles are simmered in
heavy cream with Julienne ham, sliced mushrooms, and cheese, and topped with crispy bacon. | | --- | --- | | 3. Three jumbo mushroom caps are
stuffed with delicious Imperial crabmeat and baked with a touch of garlic butter. | 4. Tender chicken breasts are sautéed
with capers, mushrooms, and green onions and served in a zesty lemon sauce. | | 5. Jumbo shrimp are wrapped in
zucchini and served on risotto with a cream sauce laced with marinara. | 6. A rich savory broth is combined with
succulent pieces of white turkey, fresh vegetables, and black, northern white, and pinto beans. | | 7. Luscious strawberries, lightly
sweetened, are served over slices of papaya and topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream. | 8. A refreshing blend of orange pekoe
and pekoe-cut black tea leaves are steeped to perfection and enhanced with the flavors of lemon and lime. | On another sheet of paper, design a menu for a restaurant. Include some of your favorite food items with a description. Be sure to list them in categories. Scholastic Success With: Vocabulary, Grade 4 © Scholastic Teaching Resources 5 Page 5 Answers may vary. 1. salad; 2 . pasta; 3. appetizer; 4 . poultry; 5 . seafood; 6. soup; 7 . dessert; 8 . beverage Name Homophones Which One Do You Mean? A homophone is a word that sounds just like another word, but it has a different spelling and a different meaning. Write the correct homophone in each blank to complete the sentence. Use a dictionary if necessary. 1. ball, bawl The toddler started to when the dog ran off with her . 2. manner, manor The lord and lady of the displayed a kindly toward their servants and staff. 3. chute, shoot Just as the cameraman was about to the scene, the actor lost his balance and slid down the 4. straight, strait The captain skillfully sailed the ship through the treacherous without any difficulty. [5.](5. weather)[ weather](5. weather), whether or not we hold the family reunion outdoors depends completely on the that day. 6. least, leased According to our neighbors, Mr. Jenkins the house across the street for at two years. The homophones are used incorrectly in the sentences below. Find the mistakes. Cross out each incorrect word. Then write the correct word above it. 7. I slipped the bridal over my hoarse’s head, took the reign, and lead the animal toward the riding path. 8. The air to the thrown proved to be a fare ruler. 9. Theirs an e

FAQs

How do students complete the homonyms picture sets?

Students read the directions and write the word shown by each set of pictures, based on the definition that the words have more than one meaning.

What is the task for homophones in the blank sentences section?

Students write the correct homophone in each blank to match the sentence meaning, using a dictionary if needed.

How does the word-roots exercise help learners figure out unfamiliar words?

Students use the provided meanings of common roots and context clues to complete missing root parts, then define the resulting words in their own words.

Sep 28, 2026

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