Frequently Confused Words

Complete the text with the correct word.
According to the United States Constitution, the president cannot ___________ a personal gift from a leader of another country without the approval of Congress.

• accept
• except

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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Flight data recorders, also known as black boxes, are required on all commercial flights. ______ main purpose is to record important flight information that can be used to investigate crashes. 

• They're
• Their
• There

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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Do you know ________ leading the discussion in next week's book club meeting?

• who's
• whose

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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Jazz Fest is a popular celebration of music and culture in New Orleans. Every year thousands of people attend the festival to experience ____ spectacular performances as well as the local cuisine and artwork. 

• its
• it's

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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Extremophiles are organisms that can survive in environments that are ______ extreme for other organisms. Thermophiles, for instance, are extremophiles that thrive in extreme heat. 

• two
• too
• to

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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 At 4,400 words, the United States Constitution is shorter ______ the written constitution of any other major country in the world. 

• then
• than

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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I ________ spoke with Mary about watering our plants while we're out of town, so you don't need to call her. 

• already
• all ready

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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If you're done reading my copy of The New Yorker, could you please ________ it with you when you come over for dinner tonight?

• take
• bring

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CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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The audience was charmed by the performer, who maintained a lively humor and wit throughout his _____ act. 

• hole
• whole

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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The ________ on Chili's Pacific coast is one of the driest regions on Earth. It can go for decades without receiving any rainfall.  

• dessert
• desert

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A