Examples of Homophones In Puns

There are probably no better homophone examples that you can use to teach your student than puns. Puns provide a humorous and interesting way for your student to learn homophones.

Here are examples of puns that you can use in your homophone spelling lessons:

QUESTION: What’s black and white and read all over?
ANSWER: A newspaper.

QUESTION: What did the sign in hospital say?
ANSWER: “We have a lot of patience.”

QUESTION: Why did the vegetable stop to rest?
ANSWER: It was beet.

QUESTION: Why did the baker quit making doughnuts?
ANSWER: He got tired of the hole thing.

QUESTION: What kinds of oranges do sailors like best?
ANSWER: Naval oranges.

QUESTION: Why did the chimney have to go see the doctor?
ANSWER: Because it had the flue.

QUESTION: Why is it so wet in England?
ANSWER: Because so many kings and queens have reigned there.

QUESTION: What kinds of trees always come two at a time?
ANSWER: Pear trees.

QUESTION: Why did the boy bring a napkin and fork to math class?
ANSWER: He heard there was going to be pi.

QUESTION: What did the model say when her hair color started to fade?
ANSWER: I think I’ll dye.

QUESTION: What do rabbits use to comb their fur?
ANSWER: A hare brush.

In addition to sharing these puns with your students, turn them into a further educational activity. Encourage your student to draw a picture of the pun, for example. If you use the pun about rabbits combing their fur in your lesson, have your student draw a picture of a rabbit brushing itself with a brush – a “hare” brush.

Another technique is to list a few of these puns and then let your student identify some puns on his or her own.

For many more puns, see the All About Homophones book.