Write the word in phonetic script in the correct spelling for the context

1. I really must do some more exercise or I’ll never lose .

2. Watching sport on TV is such a of time.

3. He broke a of glass in the kitchen window.

4. The eldest son of the monarch is the to the throne.

5. There is a hole in the of my shoe.

6. You are not to talk during the test

7. Let’s our swimming together this evening?

8. He’s going a rather difficult at the moment.

9. Don’t throw away that orange . I need it for a recipe.

Write one sentence using both of the words corresponding to the phonetic script.

Ex.: She was quite pale after the exertion of carrying such a heavy pail of water.

Homophones and homographs are at the root of many jokes in English. Match the first part of each of these children’s jokes with the second part and then explain the play on words involved in each.

1. What did the big chimney say to the little chimney?

2. What did one lift say to the other lift?

3. What did the south wind say to the north wind?

4. Why did the man take his pencil to bed?

5. Why is history the sweetest lesson?

6. What’s the best birthday present?

7. Why can’t steam engine sit down?

8. What’s pale and trembles at the bottom of the sea?

A. Because it’s got a tender behind.

B. A drum takes a lot of beating.

C. I think I’m going down with something.

D. A nervous wreck.

E. He wanted to draw the curtains.

F. Because it’s full of dates.

G. Let’s play draughts.

H. You’re too young to smoke.

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