#6 - Commonly Confused Words

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Complete this line: ______ are more important things in the world ______ video games and texting, so remember that when you stay up late, ______ brain can’t function at _____ best.

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There; than; your; its

Front

Complete this line: Back-lit screens keep the brain awake for 1.5 hours after ______ turned off. Know the effects of sleep deprivation because ____ are more important things ____ games and texting!

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they're; there; than

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The National Sleep Foundation states that teenagers require 9 to 9.5 hours of sleep per night, but with school demands, activities, and work, many teens are ____ busy to make time for adequate rest.

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too

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Complete this line: Researchers conclude that ___ very likely that lack of sleep is a significant contributing factor in our rising obesity rates.

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it's

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Complete this line:  Therefore, _____ weight can directly impact how rested and alert you are each day; sleep is crucial to the learning process.

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your

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Complete this line: A study of more than 4,000 children ages 9-18 found that teens whose weight registers in the target zone for their height sleep more soundly and wake more rested _____ overweight teenagers.

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than

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Complete this line: Many teenagers miss out on a full night's sleep during the school week which impacts ____ performance, attention, memory, and overall health. Options: there, their, they're

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their

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Complete this line: I hope you will __________ my apology. Options: accept, except

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accept

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Complete this line: A lack of sleep _______ your performance. Options: affects, effects

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affects

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Complete this line: The _______ of the hurricane will be felt for years across the island.

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effects