Word pairs sound similar but mean different things. They are often confused. Two words that are often confused are lose and loose (Select two answers)

The word lose means someone can't find something or it is gone. I don't want to lose my sunglasses, so I will leave them in the car.

The word loose describes something that is not tight. The screw on the stool seems loose .

The word lose describes something that is not tight. The screw on the stool seems lose .

The word loose means someone can't find something or it is gone. I don't want to loose my sunglasses, so I will leave them in the car.

Word pairs sound similar but mean different things. They are often confused. Two words that are often confused are than and then (Select two answers)

The word then refers to a point in time. First we need to finish our work, then we can go out to recess.

The word than is used to compare two things. Brian is taller than Jedryk.

The word than refers to a point in time. First we need to finish our work, than we can go out to recess.

The word then is used to compare two things. Brian is taller then Jedryk.

Word pairs sound similar but mean different things. They are often confused. Two words that are often confused are accept and except (Select two answers)

The word accept means to agree with or be willing to take something. Jaela will accept Ny'Asia's apology.

The word except means to leave something or someone out of a group or list. Everyone except James will be going to the ice cream party.

The word except means to agree with or be willing to take something. Jaela will except Ny'Asia's apology.

The word accept means to leave something or someone out of a group or list. Everyone accept James will be going to the ice cream party.

Which sentence uses THEY'RE correctly?

They're is not room for your stuff.

Which sentence is correct?

Do not walk past me without saying hello!

Do knot walk passed me without saying hello!

Do not walk passed me without saying hello!

Which sentence is correct?

Do you believe that our country's principles are based upon freedom and equality?

Do you believe that our country's principals are based upon freedom and equality?

Which sentence is correct?

In the past, people did not eat too many desserts.

In the passed, people did not eat too many deserts.

In the past, people did not eat to many desserts.

In the passed, people did not eat too many desserts.

Which sentence is correct?

I answered all the questions right and passed the test with an A!

I answered all the questions write and passed the test with an A!

I answered all the questions right and past the test with an A!

Troublesome Word Pairs

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English

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6th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

L.3.1A, L.4.1G, RF.3.3B

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49 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The loud noise was ___ my concentration while studying.

effecting

affecting

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

to

too

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The dog wagged ___ tail.

its

it's

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Please take all of the chairs ___ the red one.

accept

except

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

___ going to the football game after school.

They're

There

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

___ in America.

Your

You're

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The new puppy had a huge ___ on my mood.

affect

effect

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

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Troublesome Word Pairs

49 questions

The loud noise was ___ my concentration while studying.

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

The dog wagged ___ tail.

Please take all of the chairs ___ the red one.

___ going to the football game after school.

___ in America.

The new puppy had a huge ___ on my mood.

The family was excited about ___ new car.

Please _____ my sincere apology

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

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