Easily Confused Words

Multiple Choice

______ is a preposition that means not including; other than.

• accept

• except

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The stores will be open daily ______ Sundays.

• accept

• except

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______ is a verb that means consent to receive something that is  offered.

• accept

• except

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The store doesn't _______ credit cards.

• accept

• except

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I ate everything on my plate ____ for the tomatoes. I don't like tomatoes.

• accept

• except

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They offered him the job, but he did not ______ it.

• accept

• except

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They all failed the test _____for Jane.

• accept

• except

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______ is a noun that means guidance or recommendations offered with regard to  future action.

• advice

• advise

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My _____ is to sell your old car and get a new one.

• advice

• advise

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______ is a verb that means to offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone

• advice

• advise

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I strongly _______ you to sell your old car.

• advice

• advise

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I will _____ him to keep trying.

• advice

• advise

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He took my _____ and put his house up for sale.

• advice

• advise

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_____ is a verb that is defined as to make (something, especially something bad) happen.

• because

• cause

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The storm did not _____ a lot of damage.

• because

• cause

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_____ is a conjunction that is defined as for the reason that; since 

• because

• cause

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I enjoy spending my summers at the beach, ________ I love the ocean.

• because

• cause

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The _____ of the fire is not yet known.

• because

• cause

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I love the beautiful spring, _____ the budding trees and the blossoming flowers and the tender green leaves fill my heart with joy.

• because

• cause

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_____ is a noun that is defined as a dry, barren  area of land, especially one covered with sand, that is characteristically desolate,  waterless, and without vegetation

• desert

• dessert

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I looked at the scorching ______ sand as the silvery moon was cooling it.

• desert

• dessert

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_____ is a noun that is defined as  the sweet course eaten  at the end of a meal.

• desert

• dessert

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What will you have for _____?

• desert

• dessert

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My friend never eats ______.

• desert

• dessert

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That animal is an example of one that thrives in in the ______.

• desert

• dessert

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_____ is a verb that means to put down, especially gently or carefully.

• lay

• lie

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Just ______ the suitcase on the bed, would you?

• lay

• lie

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_____ is a verb that means  to  be in or assume a horizontal or resting position on a supporting surface

• lay

• lie

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Sara's favorite part of the day is when she gets to _____down in her comfy bed.

• lay

• lie

Multiple Choice

I have a headache, so I need to _____down.

• lay

• lie

Multiple Choice

The magician told me to _____the cards face down.

• lay

• lie

Multiple Choice

The word _____ is an adjective that means not firmly or tightly  fixed in place; detached or able to be detached

• loose

• lose

Multiple Choice

The rope was tied in a _____ knot.

• loose

• lose

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The word _____ is a verb that means to misplace.

• loose

• lose

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I always manage to _____ my keys.

• loose

• lose

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Hold my hand, because I don't want to _____ you.

• loose

• lose

Multiple Choice

There were some _____ wires hanging out of the wall.

• loose

• lose

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_____ is a verb that means moved or caused to move in a specified direction; went  past or across; left behind

• passed

• past

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Time really _______ quickly today.

• passed

• past

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_____ is a noun that means the time or a period of time before the current moment.

• passed

• past

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Don't let your ______ limit your future.

• passed

• past

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The ships _______ each other in the night.

• passed

• past

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He should learn from the mistakes of the _____.

• passed

• past

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______ is an adjective than means making no sound or noise or filled with little or no noise.

• quiet

• quite

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The MVMS cafeteria is not a very _____ place.

• quiet

• quite

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______ is an adverb meaning to the greatest degree, completely, entirely to a somewhat high degree, somewhat, or rather.

• quiet

• quite

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Reece is is not _____ finished with his homework.

• quiet

• quite

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The piece of cake I got was _____ small.

• quiet

• quite

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We were told to be _____, because the baby was sleeping.

• quiet

• quite

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_____ is a verb that means to be in a position in which one's weight is supported by one’s rearend  rather than one's feet and one's back is upright. 

• set

• sit

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Please ____ down and get quiet.

• set

• sit

Multiple Choice

____ is a  verb that means to put, lay, or stand something in a specified place or position.

• set

• sit

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Even though I ____ the crystal sculpture down gently, it broke into a million pieces.

• set

• sit

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Please _____ the tray of snacks down over on the table.

• set

• sit

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Please do not _____ by a person with whom you will spend the whole class period talking.

• set

• sit

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_____ is a conjunction used to introduce the second element in a comparison; used in expressions introducing an exception or contrast.

• Than

• Then

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Mike has more money _____ me.

• Than

• Then

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______ is an adverb that means after that, next, or afterward.

• Than

• Then

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We are going to dinner. _____, we will meet you at the movie theater.

• Than

• Then

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My grade in ELA is higher ______ yours.

• Than

• Then

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My grandmother is going to Florida. ____ , she is coming here for a week.

• Than

• Then

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_____ is a  conjunction that expresses a doubt or choice between alternatives

• weather

• whether

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Sara couldn't decide _____ to order apple pie or caramel pecan cheesecake.

• weather

• whether

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_____ is a noun defined as the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc..

• weather

• whether

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The ____ outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful.

• weather

• whether

Multiple Choice

You cannot beat New Mexico's _____.

• weather

• whether

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He doesn't know _____ he should order coffee or hot chocolate.

• weather

• whether

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_____ is a past tense of the verb "be" that is used with the pronouns "you," "we," or "they." It is also used with plural nouns.

• were

• where

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We ____ going to meet at the mall, but she got sick and had to say home.

• were

• where

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______ is an adverb meaning at, in, or to what location or in what position.

• were

• where

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____ are you going to spend the holidays?

• were

• where

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Can you please tell me _____ to find the potato chips?

• were

• where

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Jace and Evan ____ having fun while playing in the snow.

• were

• where

Now, it's time to show what you know!

Multiple Choice

I like all candy bars _____ for Three Musketeers.

• accept

• except

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Since Hank hates to fly, the travel agent will _____ him to choose a vacation destination within driving range.

• advice

• advise

Multiple Choice

The dog loves to _____ on its bed.

• lay

• lie

Multiple Choice

Summers are very hot and dry when you live in a _____ area

• desert

• dessert

Multiple Choice

The waiter asked us if we'd like to order a _____ after we finished our dinner.

• desert

• dessert

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Mike decided to ________ the job  even though it didn't pay enough.

• accept

• except

Multiple Choice

We dropped all of our _____ change in the restaurant's tip jar.

• loose

• lose

Multiple Choice

Crossing that _______ can be very dangerous.

• desert

• dessert

Multiple Choice

My friend took my _____ and admitted she broke the toy.

• advice

• advise

Multiple Choice

I told everyone about the surprise party _____ for Joan, since she was the person we were supposed to be surprising.

• accept

• except

Multiple Choice

How did I manage to ______ every one of my pencils?

• loose

• lose

Multiple Choice

Cinderella tried to ______ the prince’s invite to the ball, but her stepmother got in the way.

• accept

• except

Multiple Choice

The earthquake was strong enough to ___ the entire floor of the apartment shake and quiver.

• because

• cause

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Those who do not study the _____ are doomed to repeat it.

• passed

• past

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I need to get a good night's sleep, ____ I have not slept well in several days.

• because

• cause

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My dad will always ______ me to work hard and pay attention.

• advices

• advises

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Jackie managed to _____ one sock somewhere in the house, and it was never seen again!

• loose

• lose

Now, you are ready to complete your worksheet!