Select the homophone to fill in the blank. He is a good soul. Although the _________ of his shoe is worn out, he never asks

Explanation:

The sentence talks about a part of a shoe that is worn out.

Sole = the bottom part of a shoe or foot

So the correct sentence is:

He is a good soul. Although the sole of his shoe is worn out, he never asks anyone to help him with money.

Why is it a homophone?

Soul and Sole are homophones because they have the same pronunciation but different meanings and spellings.

Meaning of the options:

❌ Seal → an animal or to close tightly
❌ Sold → past tense of sell
❌ Soil → earth, dirt

Extra Facts:

 Common Homophones:

• Sole (bottom of a shoe) ↔ Soul (spirit/personality)
• Pair ↔ Pear
• Sea ↔ See
• Right ↔ Write

Examples:

• The sole of my shoe is damaged.
• She has a kind soul.

Vocabulary Tip:
Sole also means only one in some contexts.
Example: She was the sole winner of the competition.