Commonly Confused Words Quiz

What does the word "except" mean?

• To receive or agree to something

• Excluding or leaving out

• To include everything

• To accept something

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CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

What is an example of "affect" in a sentence?

• The effect of the movie was laughter.

• The affect of the sun was warmth.

• Lack of sleep can affect your grades.

• The affect of the book was knowledge.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the correct word: "The team is _____ to start the game."

• already

• all ready

• allready

• al ready

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Which word means "to abandon"?

• Dessert

• Desert

• Forest

• Ocean

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following is a correct pair of meanings?

• Desert: A sweet treat, Dessert: A dry area

• Desert: A dry area, Dessert: A sweet treat

• Desert: A type of forest, Dessert: A large body of water

• Desert: A mountain, Dessert: A type of tree

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In which situation would you use "between"?

• When talking about three or more items

• When talking about two items

• When talking about one item

• When talking about no items

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.5.6

Which of the following sentences uses "lie" correctly?

• Lie the paper on the desk.

• I will lie down after lunch.

• Lie the clothes in the drawer.

• Lie the book on the shelf.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word is used to describe something that has moved by or went beyond?

• Past

• Passed

• Future

• Present

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the correct use of "than"?

• Used for comparisons

• At that time or next

• To describe a place

• To express a feeling

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.5.6

Which sentence correctly uses "then"?

• She is smarter then her friend.

• We'll eat lunch, and then go to the park.

• He is faster then his brother.

• I like apples then oranges.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A