Homophones Worksheet for Class 5 Fun Exercises [Free PDF]

English grammar worksheet for Grade 5 – Homophones (Complement/Compliment) 

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. For Grade 5 students, learning homophones in context is an important skill that builds vocabulary, strengthens comprehension, and improves spelling. This English grammar worksheet on Homophones (Complement/Compliment) helps learners explore how words like “complement” and “compliment” are used differently, along with other pairs of homophones. 

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What Is the Topic? 

Homophones in context means using words that sound alike but have different meanings correctly in sentences. Students learn to identify homophones, understand their usage, and apply them correctly. This worksheet focuses on pairs such as complement/compliment, flour/flower, son/sun, peace/piece, cereal/serial, and more. 

What’s in This Worksheet? 

1. Match the following words with their correct homophones. 
2. True and false questions to check understanding of homophones. 
3. Fill in the blanks with correct homophones. 
4. Multiple choice questions to choose the right homophone. 
5. Sentence rewriting practice using homophones. 

Definitions, Examples, Techniques, and Tips 

- ‘‘Homophones’’: Words that sound the same but differ in meaning and spelling. Example: “flower” (plant) vs. “flour” (used in baking). 
- ‘‘Complement’’: Something that completes. Example: “The scarf is a perfect complement to her dress.” 
- ‘‘Compliment’’: A kind remark. Example: “She gave me a compliment on my work.” 
- ‘‘Technique’’: Look at the sentence meaning to decide which homophone fits. 
- ‘‘Quick tip’’: Homophones often confuse spelling; practice by writing sentences with each word. 
 

Why Is It Important to Learn This? 

Learning homophones helps students avoid spelling mistakes and improves clarity in writing. It strengthens comprehension by teaching how words can be understood in different contexts. Academically, it prepares students for exams and builds confidence in grammar usage. 

Where Will This Knowledge Help You?

- In exams, where homophone-based questions test vocabulary. 
- In writing tasks, where correct homophone usage makes sentences clear. 
- In everyday communication, where homophones help explain ideas precisely. 

How to Use This Worksheet? 

1. Attempt each exercise independently. 
2. Review the answer key in the exact worksheet order. 
3. Correct mistakes and practice regularly. 
4. Rewrite sentences using homophones to improve fluency. 

Important Tips and Tricks 

1. Always check the sentence context before choosing a homophone. 
2. Remember that homophones may differ greatly in meaning. 
3. Examiners expect correct usage, not just spelling. 
4. For sentence rewriting, use homophones naturally in context. 

Complete Answer Key 

Exercise No. 1 
- allowed → aloud 
- flour → flower 
- son → sun 
- peace → piece 
- complement → compliment 
- cereal → serial 
- break → brake 
- sail → sale 
- knight → night 
- write → right 

Exercise No. 2 
1. True 
2. False 
3. True 
4. False 
5. True 
6. True 
7. False 
8. True 
9. False 
10. False 

Exercise No. 3 
1. deer 
2. won 
3. site 
4. flower 
5. wait 
6. cellar 
7. week 
8. night 
9. rein 
10. tale 

Exercise No. 4 
1. b) mail 
2. b) plane 
3. a) scent 
4. a) capital 
5. a) rain 
6. a) course 
7. c) steel 
8. a) close 
9. b) led 
10. a) cell 

Exercise No. 5 
1. She didn’t ‘‘hear’’ the message clearly. 
2. She wore a ‘‘blue’’ dress to the party. 
3. The ‘‘principal’’ was very supportive during the event. 
4. He dug a deep ‘‘hole’’ in the ground. 
5. He ‘‘rode’’ the bike along the trail. 
6. Please ‘‘write’’ your name on the paper. 
7. Our lunch ‘‘break’’ is from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. 
8. The shop announced a big ‘‘sale’’. 
9. They lived in ‘‘peace’’ after the war. 
10. He wanted to ‘‘heal’’ the sick man. 

By practicing homophones, students learn how words that sound alike can mean very different things. This Grade 5 English grammar worksheet on Homophones (Complement/Compliment) builds confidence in vocabulary and grammar skills. Keep practicing, and remember that homophones make your language sharper and more accurate. 

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