Commonly Confused Words
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English
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences is correct?
Its a sunny day outside.
It's a sunny day outside.
Their going to the park.
There going to the park.
Answer explanation
The correct sentence is 'It's a sunny day outside.' because 'It's' is the contraction for 'It is' while 'Its' is the possessive form.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1G
CCSS.L.K.4A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "_ going to the concert tonight."
There
Their
They’re
Its
Answer explanation
The correct word to complete the sentence is 'They’re' which is a contraction for 'They are'. Therefore, the sentence should be 'They’re going to the concert tonight.'
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CCSS.L.4.1G
CCSS.L.K.4A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence uses "too" correctly?
I have too many books.
She is too tired to go.
This is too hard.
All of the above.
Answer explanation
The correct sentence using 'too' is 'I have too many books.' as it demonstrates an excessive amount. The other sentences also use 'too' correctly, making 'All of the above' the correct choice.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct word: "The _ of the medicine was immediate."
effect
affect
effects
affecting
Answer explanation
The correct word is 'effect' in this context. 'Effect' is used to describe the result or outcome of something, while 'affect' is a verb meaning to influence or make a difference to something.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the correct sentence:
I can’t believe it’s already July.
I can’t believe their visiting in July.
Their going to be late.
They’re going to be late.
Answer explanation
The correct sentence is 'They’re going to be late.' as it uses the contraction 'They're' which is the correct form for 'They are'.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1G
CCSS.L.K.4A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which option correctly completes the sentence: "He was ___ by the news."
effect
affected
affect
effected
Answer explanation
The correct option is 'affected' because it is the past tense form of the verb 'affect' which fits the sentence structure correctly.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1G
CCSS.L.K.4A
7.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct phrase: "I have [too/two/to] apples in the basket."
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CCSS.L.4.1G
CCSS.L.K.4A
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