Troublesome Word Pairs

The loud noise was ___ my concentration while studying.

• effecting
• affecting

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CCSS.L.9-10.4A

He ate the ice cream ___ quickly and got a headache.

• to
• too

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

The dog wagged ___ tail.

• its
• it's

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

Please take all of the chairs ___ the red one.

• accept
• except

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.4

___ going to the football game after school.

• They're
• There

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

___ in America.

• Your
• You're

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

The new puppy had a huge ___ on my mood.

• affect
• effect

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

The family was excited about ___ new car.

• their

• they're

• there

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

Please _____ my sincere apology

• except

• accept

If you are taller ____ the bar, go under it.

• then

• than

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1