Worksheet: Frequently Confused Words

The difference between 'affect' and 'effect' is:

• '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.3.2F

Choose the correct word: The (a)   reason for the meeting was to discuss new policies.

• principal

• principle

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Can you tell me ( (a)   /​ ) book this is?

• whose B
• who's

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Which word is correct in this sentence: I need to (a)   my friend on her performance.

• complement

• compliment

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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

• 'There' refers to a place, 'their' is possessive, and 'they’re' is a contraction for 'they are'.

• 'There' is possessive, 'their' refers to a place, and 'they’re' is a contraction for 'they are'.

• 'There' is a contraction for 'they are', 'their' refers to a place, and 'they’re' is possessive.

• 'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a contraction for 'they are', and 'they’re' is possessive.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Choose the correct usage of 'breath' and 'breathe' in separate sentences.

• I need to catch my breath after running. / Remember to breathe deeply during meditation.

• I need to catch my breathe after running. / Remember to breath deeply during meditation.

• I need to catch my breath after running. / Remember to breath deeply during meditation.

• I need to catch my breathe after running. / Remember to breathe deeply during meditation.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Which word completes this sentence: The cat licked (a)   paw.

• its

• it’s

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

The difference between 'stationary' and 'stationery' is:

• 'Stationary' means not moving, while 'stationery' refers to writing materials.

• 'Stationary' refers to writing materials, while 'stationery' means not moving.

• Both words mean the same and can be used interchangeably.

• 'Stationary' is a verb, while 'stationery' is a noun.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

In the sentence 'The weather will (a)   our travel plans,' which word should be used?

• affect
• effect

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

When should you use 'than' and 'then'?

• Use 'than' for comparisons and 'then' for time or sequence.

• Use 'than' for time or sequence and 'then' for comparisons.

• Use 'than' for both comparisons and time or sequence.

• Use 'then' for both comparisons and time or sequence.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A