Commonly Confused Words

Commonly Confused Words

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English

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between 'week' and 'weak'?

Back

'Week' refers to a period of seven days, while 'weak' means lacking strength.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'by' mean in the context of direction?

Back

'By' indicates proximity or the means of doing something, as in 'by the pool'.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct usage of 'lie' vs 'lay'?

Back

'Lie' means to recline, while 'lay' means to place something down.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between 'affects' and 'effects'?

Back

'Affects' is a verb meaning to influence, while 'effects' is a noun meaning the results of a change.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do we use 'where', 'wear', 'were', and 'we're'?

Back

'Where' refers to a place, 'wear' means to have clothing on, 'were' is the past tense of 'are', and 'we're' is a contraction for 'we are'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'principal' vs 'principle'.

Back

'Principal' refers to the head of a school or organization, while 'principle' means a fundamental truth or proposition.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'complement' mean?

Back

'Complement' refers to something that completes or goes well with something.

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