Reading comprehension/Homophones

Have you read ‘Grammar Files’ about homophones in English Now No 81? In our interview with Shelly Sanchez Terrell on page 38 of English Now No 81, there are some examples of homophones. Did you notice them? Try the exercise below to test your knowledge of English homophones. Choose the correct word to complete these sentences adapted from the interview.

1. Shelly Sanchez Terrell recently _______ the Woman of the Year award.
- a. won
- b. one
2. She was also recognized as _______ of the most influential Latinas on social media.
- a. won
- b. one
3. Being present online is natural for her. ________ just part of her work.
- a. Its
- b. It’s
4. She likes to talk ______ other teachers.
- a. too
- b. two
- c. to
5. We asked her, “Please tell us about the Teacher Reboot Camp, one of _________ online projects.”
- a. you’re
- b. your
6. She recently wrote a book. ______ title is The 30 Goals Challenge for Teachers.
- a. Its
- b. It’s
7. In her program, ____________ an online community of teachers.
- a. theirs
- b. there’s
8. Teachers share _________ experiences with the community
- a. their
- b. there
9. They get badges __________ accomplishing goals.
- a. four
- b. for
10. The webinars became popular because _________ free.
- a. they’re
- b. there
- c. their
11. People appreciate it when _________ generous and you help them.
- a. you’re
- b. your
12. __________ see Shelly online!
- a. Will
- b. We’ll

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Reading comprehension/Homophones

1. Shelly Sanchez Terrell recently _______ the Woman of the Year award.

2. She was also recognized as _______ of the most influential Latinas on social media.

3. Being present online is natural for her. ________ just part of her work.

4. She likes to talk ______ other teachers.

5. We asked her, “Please tell us about the Teacher Reboot Camp, one of _________ online projects.”

6. She recently wrote a book. ______ title is The 30 Goals Challenge for Teachers.

7. In her program, ____________ an online community of teachers.

8. Teachers share _________ experiences with the community

9. They get badges __________ accomplishing goals.

10. The webinars became popular because _________ free.

11. People appreciate it when _________ generous and you help them.

12. __________ see Shelly online!