Homonyms | Exercises with answers

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Exercise 3

Homonyms are words that are pronounced the same but have a different meaning. Which word is right for each sentence?

1. I can’t —acceptexcept your gift.
2. The —principleprincipal of our school is very tall.
3. —It’sIts not my fault.
4. I —threwthrough the food out.
5. The —whetherweather is very good today.
6. Everyone walk down this —aisleisle please.
7. Which —coursecoarse are you taking this year?
8. This is the —forthfourth time that I’ve told you about this.
9. I love the —sentscent of fresh flowers.
10. He hired a —mademaid to clean his room.

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ANSWERS

1. accept
2. principal
3. It’s
4. threw
5. weather
6. aisle
7. course
8. fourth
9. scent
10. maid

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