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If You Can Get 10/12 On This Homophone Quiz, You're A Grammar Genius

Can You Get 10/12 On This Tricky Homophone Quiz?

"[Foul](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foul)" means "offensive to the senses," whereas "[fowl](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fowl)" means "a bird of any kind."

Foul!

Someone microwaved tuna at work and it smells \_\_\_\_\_.

"[Heel](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heel)" means "the back of the foot below the ankle and behind the arch," whereas "[heal](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heal)" means "to make free from injury or disease."

Heels!

I've been walking all day, and I think the \_\_\_\_\_ of my feet hurt.

"[Principal](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/principal)" means "a person who has controlling authority" or "most important, consequential, or influential," whereas "[principle](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/principle)" means "a comprehensive and fundamental law, doctrine, or assumption."

Principal!

You're late. Go to the \_\_\_\_\_ office.

"[Course](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/course)" means "the path over which something moves or extends," whereas "[coarse](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coarse)" means "of ordinary or inferior quality or value."

Course!

"[Capital](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capital)" can mean "the city serving as the seat of a government," "accumulated possessions," or "most serious," whereas "[capitol](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitol)" means "a building in which a state legislative body meets."

Capital!

"[Complement](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complement)" means "something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect," whereas "[compliment](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compliment)" means "an admiring remark."

Complement!

Your blue shoes really \_\_\_\_\_ your black pants.

"[Brooch](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brooch)" means "an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck," whereas "[broach](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broach#etymology)" means "any of various pointed or tapered tools, implements, or parts."

Brooch!

This year for her birthday, I gave my Aunt Mildred a silver \_\_\_\_\_.

"[Vane](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vane)" means "a movable device attached to an elevated object (such as a spire) for showing the direction of the wind," whereas "[vain](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vain)" means "having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements."

Vane!

Which direction is the wind blowing? Just look at the weather \_\_\_\_\_!

"[Grisly](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grisly)" means "inspiring horror or intense fear," whereas "[grizzly](https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/grizzly-vs-grisly-usage-difference)" describes something gray in color.

Grisly!

The haunted hike was pretty \_\_\_\_. There were bloody chainsaws everywhere!

"[Counsel](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counsel)" means "advice given especially as a result of consultation," whereas "[council](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/council)" means "an assembly or meeting for consultation, advice, or discussion."

Counsel!

The teacher is there to give you \_\_\_\_\_ if you have any questions or need any advice.

"[Illicit](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/illicit)" means "not permitted, unlawful," whereas "[elicit](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elicit)" "to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)."

Illicit!

It is \_\_\_\_\_ to drive without a seatbelt on.

"[Discrete](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discrete)" means "constituting a separate entity: individually distinct," whereas "[discreet](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discreet)" means "having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech."

Discrete!

To make the recipe, you just need to follow these five \_\_\_\_\_ steps.

You don't really get homophones. You know them pretty well when they aren't next to each other, but having to decide between the two is rough!

Homophone Flunk!

You know about the average amount that everyone else does. To be a true homophone fanatic, you may need to study a little bit more!

Grammar Nerd!

You are a true word nerd. You know everything about homophones. You're like a walking dictionary!

Homophone Genius!

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If You Can Get 10/12 On This Homophone Quiz, You're A Grammar Genius

Choose the word that makes the most sense for each sentence!

If You Can Get 10/12 On This Homophone Quiz, You're A Grammar Genius

Choose the word that makes the most sense for each sentence!

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