Mostly Confused Words

Her hard work and dedication helped her​ (a)   in her studies, leading to academic ​ (b)   ​

• succeed
• success

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

I like all fruits, ​ (a)   I cannot ​ (b)   bananas due to an allergy.

• accept
• except

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

The school ​ (a)   greeted the students every morning, promoting the ​ (b)   of respect for everyone.

• principal
• principle

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

I don't want to ​ (a)   my keys, so I'll make sure my pockets aren't too ​ (b)   .

• lose
• loose

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

The rainy weather might ​ (a)   our picnic plans, but the positive ​ (b)   is that we can have fun indoors instead.

• affect
• effect

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Her thoughtful ​ (a)   on his presentation was the perfect ​ (b)   to his hard work.

• compliment
• complement

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

She found the book more interesting ​ (a)   she expected, and​ (b)   she spent the entire afternoon reading it.

• than
• then

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

In order to provide a loving home for the abandoned kitten, they decided to ​ (a)   it and had to ​ (b)   their daily routines to meet the needs of their new furry companion

• adopt
• adapt

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

She decided to ​ (a)   the book on the table and then ​ (b)   down on the couch to relax.

• lay
• lie

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

After a long hike through the ​ (a)   , they enjoyed a delicious ​ (b)   at the oasis.

• desert
• dessert

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A