Grade 6 Easily Confused Words

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

• too

• two

• to

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "If you don't tie your shoelaces, you might _____ your shoes."

• lose

• loose

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

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

• desert

• dessert

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

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

• principle

• principal

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

Identify the correct word: "I took a computer __________ this summer."

• course

• coarse

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Choose the correct word: "Please _____ the book on the table."

• lay

• lie

Which word correctly completes the sentence: "_____ going to the park later."

• Their

• They're

• There

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

Select the correct word: "The _____ of the matter is honesty."

• principle

• principal

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.6

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "I ate too much _____ after dinner."

• desert

• dessert

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.6

Identify the correct word: "My son likes to _____ in the sun."

• lay

• lie

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.6