Grades 7/8 Easily Confused Words

Which word correctly completes the sentence: "I have _____ apples in my lunchbox."

• too

• two

• to

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "If you _____ your keys, you won't be able to drive home."

• lose

• loose

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

Select the correct word: "The Sahara is a vast _____."

• desert

• dessert

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

Which word fits best in the sentence: "The school _____ is very friendly."

• principle

• principal

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.6.6

Choose the correct word: "They decided to _____ from Bolivia to pursue better opportunities."

• emigrate

• immigrate

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5B

Which word correctly completes the sentence: "He tried to _____ to the famous book in his speech."

• allude

• elude

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Select the correct word: "The medicine did not _____ her as expected."

• affect

• effect

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

Choose the correct phrase: "We are _____ to start the project."

• all ready

• already

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.6

Which word fits best in the sentence: "The fabric felt _____ to the touch."

• course

• coarse

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

Select the correct word to complete the sentence: "_____ going to the park later."

• Their

• They're

• There

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A