WorksheetsUsing the Right Word 1
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The students were puzzled by Mrs. Milia's ______ to old television shows and outdated pop songs.
a)
illusions
b)
allusions
2.
A magician's job is to create _________.
a)
illusions
b)
allusions
3.
In order to proofread your essays well, you should always read them ______.
a)
allowed
b)
aloud
4.
Missy wasn't sure if she would be ________ to attend the dance this spring.
a)
allowed
b)
aloud
5.
Yesterday at the circus, I saw a clown riding _____ unicycle.
a)
an
b)
a
6.
It will take about ___ hour to wash and wax the car.
a)
a
b)
an
7.
Peace is ____ hope I have for our war-torn world.
a)
a
b)
an
8.
Target customers can choose from ______ of different types of merchandise.
a)
a lot
b)
alot
9.
She tried to not let the bully's mean words ______ her, but the taunting was difficult to ignore.
a)
affect
b)
effect
10.
The antibiotic had no _______ on the patient's viral infection.
a)
affect
b)
effect
11.
"I'd like to ______ your generous gift, but I don't think it would be right to take it, since we just met."
a)
accept
b)
except
12.
My younger brother eats everything at Thanksgiving dinner _______ the cranberry sauce.
a)
accept
b)
except
13.
After suffering _____ injury on the field, the quarterback is going to be ________.
a)
an, alright
b)
a, all right
c)
an, all right
14.
The mirrors around the room give the _______ of more space than there really is.
a)
allusion
b)
illusion
15.
May I have a volunteer to read the worksheet directions ________.
a)
allowed
b)
aloud
16.
The students' good behavior positively ________ their teacher and their grades.
a)
affected
b)
effected
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