Confusing Words Practice 1

Mom glared at Mikey. "If you _________that new lunchbox, you will buy the replacement!"

• lose

• loose

• lost

• loss

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

The burglar's pants were so ________ that he was sure to be caught by the cop chasing him.

• lose

• loose

• lost

• loss

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Clothes that are _________ are comfortable but often not flattering.

• lose

• loose

• lost

• loss

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Sometimes people _________ their self-control when they are surprised.

• lose

• loose

• lost

• loss

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Do not _______ your glasses when you put on your sunglasses.

• lose

• loose

• lost

• loss

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

The screws on the swings are _______ ; please tighten them.

• lose

• loose

• lost

• loss

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Occasionally people ________ contests because-of poor timing.

• lose
• loose
• lost
• loss

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

I see the cow is ______ on the highway. We must catch it or it will get hit by a car.

• lose

• loose

• loss

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

_____ is considered a slang term; it should never be used in formal writing.

• threw

• through

• thru

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

_____ is a preposition or an adverb that shows location.

• threw

• through

• thru

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A