Test Your Understanding of Homophones in This Fun KS3 Quiz

English Quiz - Homophones 01 (Questions)

Homophones sound the same but mean different things. Mastering them improves spelling, clarity, and style in your KS3 English writing.

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Fascinating Fact:

Stationary and stationery sound the same, stationary means not moving, stationery means paper, pens, and envelopes.

In KS3 English, you’ll learn to identify and use homophones accurately. By reading for meaning and checking definitions, you can choose the correct word every time in speech and writing.

Key Terms

Homophone: Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings, like two, too, and to.
Homograph: Words with the same spelling but different meanings or pronunciations, like lead (metal) and lead (to guide).
Mnemonic: A memory aid to help spelling, e.g., “stationery has an e for envelope.”

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are homophones in KS3 English?

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings, such as pair and pear. Context tells you which one to use.

How can I remember the difference between stationary and stationery?

Use a mnemonic: stationery has an e for envelope (paper and pens). Stationary with an a means at a standstill (not moving).

What is the difference between homophones and homographs?

Homophones sound the same but differ in meaning/spelling. Homographs share spelling but differ in meaning and sometimes pronunciation.

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English Quiz - Homophones 01 (Answers)

Which word means "the main one"?

[ ]	Princedom
[x]	Principal
[ ]	Principality
[ ]	Principle

The word "principle" means a rule

Which word means "to remain still"?

[x]	Stationary
[ ]	Stationed
[ ]	Stationer
[ ]	Stationery

The word "stationery" means pencils and paper, etc.

Which word means "complete"?

[ ]	Complaisance
[x]	Complement
[ ]	Compliance
[ ]	Compliment

The word "compliment" means to give praise

Which word asks for directions?

[ ]	Ware
[ ]	Wear
[ ]	Were
[x]	Where

The word "ware" means an item for sale

Which word means "a courageous deed"?

[ ]	Fate
[x]	Feat
[ ]	Feet
[ ]	Fete

"Feet", of course, can be found at the ends of legs....

Which word means "belonging to them"?

[x]	Theirs
[ ]	Thereby
[ ]	There's
[ ]	Thereto

"There's" is a contraction for "there is"

Which word means "not to insist upon"?

[x]	Waive
[ ]	Wave
[ ]	Waver
[ ]	Wavy

Be careful not to muddle up "wave" and "waive"

Which word means "chimney"?

[ ]	Flew
[ ]	Flu
[x]	Flue
[ ]	Fluid

There are three homophones here: "flu", "flue" and "flew"