Confused Words

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They will go to the store (then/than) to the mall.

• then

• than

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I had to pay for the book because (its/it's) cover was torn.

• its

• it's

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Although Paula is faster (then/than) me, I can run longer.

• then

• than

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The low test score will (affect/effect) your grade.

• affect

• effect

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The city of Trenton, is the (capital/capitol) of New Jersey.

• capital

• capitol

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We found the lost lunchbox (beside/besides) the dugouts.

• beside

• besides

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The (affect/effect) of the final decision will be felt far and wide.

• affect

• effect

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As a school (principal/principle) you should set clear expectations for the students.

• principal

• principle

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Everyone decided to see the movie (accept/except) me.

• accept

• except

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My ears have been ringing (sense/since) the concert.

• sense

• since