Homophone Errors in Sentence Construction: A basis for an Action Plan
Name (Optional): ______________________________ Grade &Section:
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Sex: Male □ Female □ Age: ___________
Directions: For each statement in the survey, please indicate how much you agree or disagree
with the statement by putting a check in the box on the right side of each statement. There are no
right or wrong answers. Your answers will be kept strictly confidential and you will not be identified.
Homophone: A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different
meaning and/or spelling (e.g., instance: to, two, too).
Scale: 5 – Strongly Agree (indicates the characteristic is always manifested)
4 – Agree (indicates the characteristic is often manifested)
3 – Neutral (indicates the characteristic is sometimes manifested)
2 – Disagree (indicates the characteristic is seldom manifested)
1 – Strongly Disagree (indicates the characteristic is never manifested)
5 4 3 2 1
Accuracy in Distinguishing Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Between Common Homophones Agree Disagree
I am confident in my ability to
identify homophones when reading.
I find it easy to differentiate between
homophones in English.
I can distinguish between common
homophones (e.g., "their" vs.
"there") without difficulty.
I rarely make mistakes when
choosing the correct homophone in
writing.
I feel that I can recognize the correct
spelling of homophones in context.
I often get confused between
homophones during class activities.
I can easily identify when a
homophone is used incorrectly in a
sentence.
I am familiar with most common
homophones in the English
language.
I feel that my understanding of
homophones has improved over the
course of my studies.
I regularly check my writing for
correct homophone usage.
5 4 3 2 1
Ability to Use Homophones Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Correctly in Written Contexts Agree Disagree
I am confident in using
homophones correctly when
writing essays.
I always double-check my writing
to ensure I use the correct
homophone.
I feel that using the correct
homophone is important for my
writing accuracy.
I frequently make mistakes in
using homophones in my written
assignments.
I find it challenging to use
homophones correctly in
sentences.
I am able to use homophones
accurately in different contexts,
like formal or informal writing.
I feel that my writing quality
improves when I use homophones
correctly.
I often ask for help when I’m
unsure about which homophone
to use.
I am able to edit and correct
homophone errors in my drafts
independently.
I believe that knowing how to use
homophones properly enhances
my communication skills.
5 4 3 2 1
Recognition of Homophones in Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Listening Tasks Agree Disagree
I can easily identify homophones
when listening to spoken English.
I often recognize when someone
uses a homophone incorrectly in
conversation.
Listening exercises help me
improve my ability to recognize
homophones.
I am able to distinguish between
homophones in audio recordings
or videos.
I feel that listening to English
media (e.g., podcasts, news)
helps me identify homophones
more effectively.
I have difficulty identifying
homophones when they are
spoken aloud.
I can usually identify homophones
without needing to read the text.
I feel that listening practice has
improved my ability to distinguish
homophones.
I find it easy to recognize
homophones in fast-paced
spoken language.
I am able to understand and
recognize homophones in various
accents or pronunciations.
5 4 3 2 1
Engagement with Vocabulary Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Learning Activities Agree Disagree
I actively participate in activities
designed to improve my
vocabulary.
I enjoy learning new words,
including homophones, through
classroom activities.
I often engage in additional
vocabulary learning outside of
class.
I regularly use apps or games to
improve my vocabulary.
I find vocabulary exercises to be
helpful in learning how to use
homophones correctly.
I feel motivated to improve my
vocabulary to avoid homophone
errors.
I believe that vocabulary-building
activities should be a part of every
lesson.
I often struggle to stay engaged
with vocabulary learning activities.
I find interactive vocabulary
activities to be enjoyable and
effective.
I feel that my vocabulary has
expanded due to engaging in
vocabulary-building activities.
5 4 3 2 1
Grade Level Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Agree Disagree
I believe that my understanding of
homophones has improved as I
have progressed through grade
levels.
I feel that my grade level provides
more opportunities to learn about
homophones.
As I advance in grade levels, I find
homophones more challenging to
distinguish.
I have learned more complex
homophones as I moved up to
higher grade levels.
The activities in my current grade
level have helped me improve my
homophone usage.
I find it easier to understand and
use homophones as I advance
through school.
The teaching materials for my
grade level effectively address
homophone errors.
I feel that my grade level offers
sufficient practice for mastering
homophones.
I believe that students in lower
grades struggle more with
homophone recognition compared
to my grade level.
I think that my grade level offers
enough challenges to master
homophone usage.
5 4 3 2 1
Language Background Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Agree Disagree
I speak more than one language
at home, which helps me
recognize homophones.
My first language influences how I
distinguish between homophones
in English.
I find it easier to understand and
use homophones due to my
language background.
My knowledge of a second
language has helped me avoid
making homophone errors.
I am more confident in identifying
homophones because of my
exposure to multiple languages.
My native language has similar
homophones to English, which
makes learning them easier.
I struggle to identify homophones
because of my language
background.
I believe my language background
affects how easily I can learn
homophones.
I feel that knowing multiple
languages improves my ability to
understand homophones.
My experience with other
languages has made me more
aware of homophone errors in my
writing
5 4 3 2 1
Previous Exposure to Language Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Learning Resources Agree Disagree
I have used online resources
(such as apps or websites) to
learn homophones.
I have attended language
workshops or courses that have
focused on improving my
vocabulary, including
homophones.
I have read books or materials
that specifically help me improve
my understanding of
homophones.
Previous exposure to language
learning resources has helped me
use homophones more
accurately.
I feel that I benefit from using
language learning resources, like
grammar guides or dictionaries, to
learn homophones.
I have participated in language
learning activities (e.g., tutoring,
group studies) that improved my
ability to recognize homophones.
I often use language learning
resources to practice
homophones outside of school.
I believe that having access to
more language learning resources
would help me avoid homophone
errors.
My previous exposure to
language learning resources has
been instrumental in improving my
homophone recognition.
I feel that using a variety of
language resources has made me
more confident in distinguishing
and using homophones.
Source:
Chairunnisa, A. (2023). Student's Perception On Learning Diphthong Pronunciation Using
Homophone Words In Dictionary. com (Bachelor's thesis, Jakarta: FITK UIN Syarif Hidayatullah
Jakarta).
Khalil, A. I. E. R. (2020). Assessing EFL learners ability in the recognition and production of
homophones. Journal of the College of Education for Women, 23(2).
