Frequently Confused Words

Do you know ______ leading the discussion at next week’s book club meeting?

• whose

• who's

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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

A bowling alley was built in the White House in 1947 for President Harry Truman’s birthday. Though he did not bowl himself, he _______ his staff to start a bowling league.

• allowed

• aloud

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

As we were driving to Seattle, we ______ a sign for a small town named Boring, Oregon.

• passed

• past

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The _______ on Chile’s Pacific coast is one of the driest regions on Earth. It can go for decades without receiving any rainfall.

• desert

• dessert

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What ____ would a higher global temperature have on arctic animals like polar bears and seals?

• affect

• effect

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Researchers have found that _____ likely to remember negative experiences more accurately than positive experiences.

• you're

• your

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

After Ruth and Kendra pitched _____ business plan to investors, they received enthusiastic praise and support.

• they're

• their

• there

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

The three smallest bones in ________ body, which are found in the ear, are the malleus, the incus, and the stapes.

• your

• you're

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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.5.5C