278 Grammar and Language Workbook, Grade 6Copyright © by Glencoe/McGraw-HillVocabulary and
Spelling- The man wore (wholly, holey, holy) gloves.
- When (your, you’re) all alone, the sound of the wind is frightening.
- Aggie couldn’t wait to (hear, here) the results of the election.
- Billy and An-Li lost (there, their) homework.
- (Its, It’s) a wonderful story.
- My brother likes going (too, to, two) the fair.
- The contest was guided by the (principles, principals) of fair play.
- (Who’s, Whose) notebook is on the floor?
- How many times does the (tied, tide) rise each day?
- Carlos sanded his bicycle frame to the (bear, bare) metal.
- Did Consuelo (tare, tear) her sleeve?
- The wild (boar, bore) is a dangerous animal.
- The storm delayed her departure for an (our, hour).
- The cabin was located on a (hi, high) mountain.
- The (cent, scent) reminded me of the woods.
- Is that the (sight, site, cite) of the new mall?
- Will Myra’s apology (lesson, lessen) Merle’s pain?
- This discussion makes no (scents, cents, sense).
- My quarter rolled off the curb and through the sewer (great, grate).
- Does the fireplace need more (would, wood)?
- Beethoven was (borne, born) on December 16, 1770.
- I put a (pear, pair) in my backpack for a snack.
Writing Link Write two or more sentences with homonym pairs.