What is a Homophone?
A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and spelling.

Homophones can easily be confused. How well do you know your homophones? Take the quiz below with some commonly confused homophones and see how you do.

An answer key with explanations/definitions is provided below the quiz.

TAKE THE HOMOPHONES QUIZ
Which sentence is correct? (Check your answers with the Answer Key on the next page.)

1. (A) Mary tried to alter her test score by cheating.
   (B) Mary tried to altar her test score by cheating

 

2. (A) John was discrete when he followed the man out of the building.
   (B) John was discreet when he followed the man out of the building.

 

3. (A) Frank will present his findings before the counsel.
   (B) Frank will present his findings before the council.

 

4. (A) The horde of shoppers in the marketplace almost trampled the vendors.
   (B) The hoard of shoppers in the marketplace almost trampled the vendors.

 

5. (A) The knife-wielding fighter fainted a jab to the left.
   (B) The knife-wielding fighter feinted a jab to the left.

 

6. (A) The sleeping baby was not fazed by the loud crash.
   (B) The sleeping baby was not phased by the loud crash.

 

7. (A) Bobby peeked out from behind the curtain to see who was outside.
   (B) Bobby peaked out from behind the curtain to see who was outside.

 

8. (A) The quiet, brooding man in the corner piqued Emily’s interest.
   (B) The quiet, brooding man in the corner peaked Emily’s interest.

 

9. (A) Martin poured over the documents, looking for a loophole out of the contract.
   (B) Martin pored over the documents, looking for a loophole out of the contract.

 

10. (A) Miranda wandered aimlessly through the aisles of the store.
    (B) Miranda wandered aimlessly through the isles of the store.

 

11. (A) Thunder boomed in the distance, and lightening flashed over the mountains.
    (B) Thunder boomed in the distance, and lightning flashed over the mountains.

 

12. (A) Making a list before packing for a trip will help insure you don’t forget anything.
    (B) Making a list before packing for a trip will help ensure you don’t forget anything.

 

13. (A) Jason could no longer bear the weight of his responsibilities.
    (B) Jason could no longer bare the weight of his responsibilities.

 

14. (A) Cranberry sauce is a perfect compliment to a turkey dinner.
    (B) Cranberry sauce is a perfect complement to a turkey dinner.

 

15. (A) Marcus could always defuse tense situations between his brothers.
    (B) Marcus could always diffuse tense situations between his brothers.

 

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