Writing Section Review: Commonly Confused Words
Authored by CHRISTINE FULLER
English
9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The teacher attempted to ____ an answer from the student.
elicit
illicit
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1G
CCSS.L.K.4A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Alex entered the kitchen, she kept a_____ silence while the chefs argued.
discrete
discreet
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1G
CCSS.L.K.4A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The committee _______ rules for the residents of the community.
proscribed
prescribed
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The speaker for the evening was an ____ astronomer who discovered a distant star.
imminent
eminent
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1G
CCSS.L.K.4A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Olivia was _______ in sports; she preferred reading and art.
disinterested
uninterested
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The options presented to them covered the full ______ from silly to brilliant.
gambit
gamut
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The gentleman meant well, but his advice only _____ the situation.
exacerbated
exasperated
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
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