Commonly Confused Words Quiz

Which word correctly completes the sentence: "I would rather have pizza _____ pasta for dinner."

• accept

• except

• than

• then

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CCSS.L.6.6

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "She was more excited about the trip _____ he was."

• than

• then

• affect

• effect

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CCSS.L.6.4A

Identify the correct usage: "The medicine had a positive _____ on his health."

• affect

• effect

• accept

• except

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.6.6

Which word best fits the sentence: "I will call you back _____ I finish my homework."

• than

• then

• their

• there

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CCSS.L.6.4A

Select the correct word: "Everyone was present _____ John."

• accept

• except

• affect

• effect

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

Explain the difference between "affect" and "effect."

• "Affect" is a noun, and "effect" is a verb.

• "Affect" is a verb, and "effect" is a noun.

• Both are verbs.

• Both are nouns.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

Differentiate between "their," "there," and "they're."

• "Their" is a contraction, "there" is possessive, "they're" is a place.

• "Their" is possessive, "there" is a place, "they're" is a contraction.

• "Their" is a place, "there" is a contraction, "they're" is possessive.

• All are contractions.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

Choose the correct word: "The teacher will _____ the new rules tomorrow."

• accept

• except

• affect

• effect

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CCSS.L.6.4A

Which word correctly completes the sentence: "The storm did not _____ the outcome of the game."

• affect

• effect

• accept

• except

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5B

Identify the correct usage: "They left _____ books on the table."

• their

• there

• they're

• than

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CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.4A