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

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.

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

• already

• all ready

• allready

• al ready

Which word means "to abandon"?

• Dessert

• Desert

• Forest

• Ocean

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

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

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.

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

• Past

• Passed

• Future

• Present

What is the correct use of "than"?

• Used for comparisons

• At that time or next

• To describe a place

• To express a feeling

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.