PSAT Commonly Confused Words Day 1

Samantha decided to _____ the invitation to attend the play with Jonathan.

• except

• accept

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Taylor Swift's ______ to The Scarlet Letter brought newfound attention to Hawthorne's classic book.

• allusion

• illusion

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Before I could get my car packed and head to the hotel, my friend was _________ there.

• already

• all ready

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

The lack of oxygen began to cause John to be confused during his _____ to the summit of Mount Everest.

• accent

• ascent

• assent

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Student council members were located outside the new student meeting to provide __________ and answer any questions.

• assistance

• assistants

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Most brides choose a church with a center ______ for their wedding so that everyone can have a good view of the processional.

• aisle

• isle

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

The suspect decided to _______ his right to _______ and answer the detective's questions.

• wave ; council

• wave ; counsel

• waive ; council

• waive ; counsel

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

In the novel The Scarlet Letter, Mistress Hibbons is accused of being a ________.

• which

• witch

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

_______ only responsible to clean ______ room--not the entire house.

• You're ; your

• Your : yore

• You're ; yore

• Your : you're

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

The decision has not been made as to _________ Mr. Jones or Mrs. Simpson will sponsor the club.

• weather

• whether

• wether

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A