Homophones: There/Their/They're

English
Grade 6
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet analyzing the usage of homophones 'There', 'Their', and 'They're' in various contexts, aimed at Grade 6 students.

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Homophones: There/Their/They're

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Grade Grade 6
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Introduction to Homophones: There, Their, and They're

During a field trip, the students arrived at their destination early. They were excited to explore the area and see what adventures awaited them. There was a large pond near the entrance, and their teacher told them that they could feed the ducks there. The children unpacked their lunches and spread out their blankets. It was clear that they were enjoying their day together.
1.
Identify and underline all the homophones in the passage. For each, write whether it is 'There', 'Their', or 'They're'.
[4 marks]
2.
Explain the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'.
[3 marks]
B

Analyzing Context and Usage

1. The children looked over (there) to see the ducks swimming. 2. It was obvious that [their] excitement was contagious. 3. [They're] planning to visit the park tomorrow. 4. The teacher pointed out that the playground was over (there).
1.
For each sentence, identify if the usage of 'there', 'their', or 'they're' is correct. If incorrect, suggest the correct word and explain why.
[4 marks]
C

Creative Annotation Activity

Choose a short story or poem that contains the homophones 'there', 'their', or 'they're'. Annotate the text by highlighting each homophone and writing a brief note about its grammatical role and meaning in that context.
1.
Using the selected text, annotate at least five instances of 'there', 'their', or 'they're'. For each, write a short note explaining its usage.
[20 marks]
D

Multiple Choice Practice

Choose the correct homophone for each sentence.
1.
The dog wagged ____ tail happily.
Aa) there
Bb) their
Cc) they're
2.
We will meet ____ at the park after school.
Aa) there
Bb) their
Cc) they're
3.
___ going to the museum tomorrow.
Aa) There
Bb) Their
Cc) They're
E

Error Correction Exercise

Read the sentences below. Identify any incorrect use of 'there', 'their', or 'they're' and rewrite the sentence with the correct word.
1.
Rewrite each sentence with the correct homophone where needed.
[8 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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