Groan & Grown

English Language: KS3, topic 1.5.8

Groan and Grown

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings. Let's look at an example...

Groan

Groan

  • I had to get out of bed, which made me groan.
  • A groan is the noise you make when you're annoyed or upset. Try and do one now!
Grown

Grown

  • When I saw him again, he had grown!
  • Grown means got taller or bigger.

Test yourself on Groan & Grown

  • Which word should go in the gap?

    This cactus has ____.

  • Which sentences use 'groan' and 'grown' correctly?

  • Which word should go in the gap?

    You pull a horrible face when you ____.

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