Frequently Confused Words
Homonyms
Vocabulary
To: a word used to represent purpose
Too: a word used to display an abundance of something
Two: refers to the number 2
There: a word used to describe a point or a place
Their: a word indicating possession
They're: the contraction for "they are"
Through: to be done with something; to go into something
Threw: the action of tossing something from one place to another
knew: to have knowledge of something
new: something that has never been seen or done or used before
Directions: Read the story bellow to help better understand homonyms.
First Day of School
It was the first day at my new school. Once I arrived, I was super nervous to go through the doors. There were so many people all around. There were so many kids all over. I knew I had to find my classroom. It was definitely hard being the new kid on campus. At recess a boy threw his ball to me. Then he invited me over and introduced me to his group of friends. They're really nice kids. The bell rang to go back inside, so I gave them back their ball. After lunch I felt so much better about being at a new school. By the end of the day I really enjoyed being in a new town with all new people. I knew I was going to fit right in.
Activity: Read the sentences below about frequently confused words and fill in which word appropriate fits in each blank.
1. _____ was a boy who had a group of friends. _______ such a fun group of friends who get along. They are all on a baseball team together. _________ team always wins.
Answer: there, they're, their
2. _______ students ate _____ much candy that their stomach hurt and they had ____ go to the nurse.
Answer: two, too,to
3. The little girl I babysat _____ a ball at my face and after that I knew I was _____ with that job.
Answer: threw, through
1. I ________ if I let my little brother play with my ________ toy it would end up broken.
Answer: knew, new
Online Study Tools:
http://www.studygs.net/vocab/too.html
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/online/powerpoint/to_two_too.swf
This is a good topic. Kids and adults make mistakes with this one. Nice job.
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