HOMONYMS

Homonyms are words that sound alike but are spelled differently and have different meanings.

Circle the incorrect homonym in each of the following sentences. Write the correct spelling in the blank.

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Their were many different environments in the land that was to become known as Canada.

_____ 2.

The great planes include both the Canadian and United States prairies.

_____ 3.

Depending on the area in which you live, the whether can be very wet or very dry.

_____ 4.

Every member of the buffalo hunting party had a specific roll to play.

_____ 5.

We do not no for sure when Aboriginal people first settled in this area.

_____ 6.

Each person received a peace of the meat before continuing the journey.

_____ 7.

My father has been out on his trapline for six weeks.

_____ 8.

There was once a grate reliance on traditional medicines provided by the natural environment.

_____ 9.

This was once the seen of many great buffalo hunts.

_____ 10.

The horse's main was braided and tied with rawhide laces.

_____ 11.

Strangers were often excepted into the Native tribe and treated as full members.

_____ 12.

The northern bands have a huge steak in the proposed mine development.

_____ 13.

The dough was turned and needed a few times before being dropped into the pan.

_____ 14.

Rawhide was a good source of material for close because it was soft and provided warmth.


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