WorksheetsCommonly confused words (for S. 5)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Mr. Hermann is a terrible ____________
principal
principle
The ________________ of the new medication was a loss of appetite.
affect
effect
Not everybody shares my _____________.
principals
principles
I like everything about my roommate Linda ___________________ her snoring.
accept
excerpt
except
expect
If you are nervous, just take a deep _______________.
breath
breathe
breeze
The dog's collar was too _____________, so he was able to slip out of it during his walk.
lose
loose
lost
I _____________ if she actually knew my secret.
wander
wondering
wonder
After the assembly, please ________ to the gymnasium for refreshments.
proceed
progress
precede
She was __________ of herself for lying.
embarrassed
shameful
ashamed
It would be more _______________ to treat animals kindly.
human
humane
inhuman
inhumane
Sea turtles usually _____________ eggs on a beach.
lay
lie
laid
lied
A store that sells paper is known as a _______________ store
stationery
stationary
Boosting staff _______________ can improve the productivity of the company.
moral
morale
She was ______________ in the US.
borne
born
borned
Cairo is the _______________ of Egypt.
capitol
capital
capita
