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Homophones & Word Choice

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1C4ALW8-1CRC

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1.The two accounts ___ each other. Choose from: complement or compliment.
2.The researcher will ___ the source in her report. Choose from: cite or site / sight.
3.The school ___ greeted the visitors. Choose from: principal or principle.
4.The museum is an important historical ___. Choose from: site or cite / sight.
5.The evidence should ___ the final decision. Choose from: influence or affluence.
6.The speaker used a clear guiding ___. Choose from: principle or principal.
7.The hikers followed the forest ___. Choose from: path or pass.
8.The council voted to ___ the proposal. Choose from: accept or except.

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  1. The two accounts ___ each other. Choose from: complement or compliment.complement
  2. The researcher will ___ the source in her report. Choose from: cite or site / sight.cite
  3. The school ___ greeted the visitors. Choose from: principal or principle.principal
  4. The museum is an important historical ___. Choose from: site or cite / sight.site
  5. The evidence should ___ the final decision. Choose from: influence or affluence.influence
  6. The speaker used a clear guiding ___. Choose from: principle or principal.principle
  7. The hikers followed the forest ___. Choose from: path or pass.path
  8. The council voted to ___ the proposal. Choose from: accept or except.accept

Worked example

Use the sentence meaning and grammatical role to choose between sound-alike words.

Common mistake

Choosing by sound when both choices sound identical.

Helpful hint

Substitute the definition of each choice.