Question

Read the following sentences and select the one that uses a homophone correctly.

I was so hungry my stomach growled; it's so loud.
Its okay to be a little late.
What do you think its going to do when you plug it in?
That is the funniest thing I've seen; its hilarious.

Answer 1

The correct sentence that uses a homophone properly is 'I was so hungry my stomach growled; it's so loud.' where 'it's' is the contraction for 'it is'.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question involves identifying the sentence that uses a homophone correctly. Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and, often, different spellings. In the sentences provided, the correct usage of a homophone is in the sentence 'I was so hungry my stomach growled; it's so loud.' Here, 'it's' is the contraction for 'it is', which is correctly used. In contrast, the other sentences should use 'its' without an apostrophe to indicate possession.

Examples of Correct Homophone Usage:

• 'Its' indicates possession: 'Every phone has its unique features.'
• 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has': 'It's been a great day.'

Practicing with sentences that include commonly confused homophones is an essential part of mastering their proper use.