WorksheetsUse the correct frequently confused word
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 22mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Complete the text with the correct word.
Early bathing suits were made with fabric that was ___________ and heavy, unlike the material used for modern swimsuits.
Early bathing suits were made with fabric that was ___________ and heavy, unlike the material used for modern swimsuits.
a)
loose
b)
lose
2.
Complete the text with the correct word.
According to the United States Constitution, the president cannot ___________ a personal gift from a leader of another country without the approval of Congress.
According to the United States Constitution, the president cannot ___________ a personal gift from a leader of another country without the approval of Congress.
a)
accept
b)
except
3.
Complete the text with the correct word.
Flight data recorders, also known as black boxes, are required on all commercial flights. ______ main purpose is to record important flight information that can be used to investigate crashes.
Flight data recorders, also known as black boxes, are required on all commercial flights. ______ main purpose is to record important flight information that can be used to investigate crashes.
a)
They're
b)
Their
c)
There
4.
Complete the text with the correct word.
Do you know ________ leading the discussion in next week's book club meeting?
Do you know ________ leading the discussion in next week's book club meeting?
a)
who's
b)
whose
5.
Complete the text with the correct word.
Jazz Fest is a popular celebration of music and culture in New Orleans. Every year thousands of people attend the festival to experience ____ spectacular performances as well as the local cuisine and artwork.
Jazz Fest is a popular celebration of music and culture in New Orleans. Every year thousands of people attend the festival to experience ____ spectacular performances as well as the local cuisine and artwork.
a)
its
b)
it's
6.
Complete the text with the correct word.
Extremophiles are organisms that can survive in environments that are ______ extreme for other organisms. Thermophiles, for instance, are extremophiles that thrive in extreme heat.
Extremophiles are organisms that can survive in environments that are ______ extreme for other organisms. Thermophiles, for instance, are extremophiles that thrive in extreme heat.
a)
two
b)
too
c)
to
7.
Complete the text with the correct word.
At 4,400 words, the United States Constitution is shorter ______ the written constitution of any other major country in the world.
At 4,400 words, the United States Constitution is shorter ______ the written constitution of any other major country in the world.
a)
then
b)
than
8.
Complete the text with the correct word.
I ________ spoke with Mary about watering our plants while we're out of town, so you don't need to call her.
I ________ spoke with Mary about watering our plants while we're out of town, so you don't need to call her.
a)
already
b)
all ready
9.
Complete the text with the correct word.
If you're done reading my copy of The New Yorker, could you please ________ it with you when you come over for dinner tonight?
If you're done reading my copy of The New Yorker, could you please ________ it with you when you come over for dinner tonight?
a)
take
b)
bring
10.
Complete the text with the correct word.
The audience was charmed by the performer, who maintained a lively humor and wit throughout his _____ act.
The audience was charmed by the performer, who maintained a lively humor and wit throughout his _____ act.
a)
hole
b)
whole
11.
Complete the text with the correct word.
The ________ on Chili's Pacific coast is one of the driest regions on Earth. It can go for decades without receiving any rainfall.
The ________ on Chili's Pacific coast is one of the driest regions on Earth. It can go for decades without receiving any rainfall.
a)
dessert
b)
desert
100 %
