Commonly confused words

Choose the sentence with the word used correctly.

• I was studying hard to be smarter than Frank.

• I was studying hard to be smarter then Frank.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Choose the sentence which uses all of the words correctly.

• Sarah and Austin decided to go into town to see a movie, and than they planned to meet friends at Starbucks.

• Sarah and Austin decided to go into town to see a movie, and then they planned to meet friends at Starbucks.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the sentence which uses all of the words correctly.

• I could of asked a question in class to help me understand, but I didn't want the teacher to think I didn't understand.

• I could have asked a question in class to help me understand, but I didn't want the teacher to think I didn't understand.

• I coulda asked a question in class to help me understand, but I didn't want the teacher to think I didn't understand.

Choose the sentences which has the verb used incorrectly.

• The government plans to raise the age of retirement from 65 to 67.

• Prices are raising all the time.

• If you have a question, please raise your hand.

• Mary raises her voice when she's angry.

Choose the sentence that is NOT correct.

• The flood water is rising so fast, I think we must leave soon!

• You should raise your hand when you have a question.

• The teacher is rising from her chair, and everyone is worried she will give a quiz..

• Bread dough raises better in a warm place.

Choose the sentences that is incorrect.

• Yesterday, we lay down and rest in the afternoon because it had been so hot.

• I am not feeling well, so I think I'm going to lay down for an hour.

• She laid her keys on the desk and then forgot them.

• The tortoise lies on its back to catch bugs.

Choose the sentences that uses lay correctly.

• She is lying flat on her back to stretch her muscles.

• She lies all the time to her friends and teachers.

• Last week, I lay down on my bed and had a good cry.

• Lay the computer near my desk, and I will charge it.

Choose the correct sentence.

• The test grade effected my overall grade in a positive way.

• The test grade affected my overall grade in a positive way.

Choose the correct sentence.

• My girl friend sits next to me in church.

• I set at the back of the classroom when I can.

• He sat his keys down and can't find them.

• I am setting here bored and waiting.

Choose the correct sentence.

• I gave him good advise, but he didn't take it.

• I gave him good advice, but he didn't take it.