IXL | Match homophones to their meanings

Read the sentence. Then match each homophone with its definition.

Rosa and Jamal reached the peak of the mountain just as the sun started to peek between the clouds.

the top or highest point

to take a quick look

Homophone

Definition

peak

peek

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Learn with an example

Read the sentence. Then match each homophone with its definition.

Ruth decided to accept a job at the snack bar. She enjoyed the job, except when she had to work late.

to receive or get something

leaving out

Homophone

Definition

except

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings.

My friends and I buy lunch at school.

Buy means to pay for something.

Then we all eat together by the big tree.

By means near.

We say bye to each other when the bell rings.

Bye is short for goodbye.

The words accept and except are homophones.

Accept means to receive or get something.

Example: Sam was happy to accept the award for his art.

Except means leaving out.

Example: Corey likes all vegetables except carrots.

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