wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Commonly confused words PJN edition

Total questions: 200

Worksheet time: 2hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

(Who, Whom) did Madison choose as her lab partner?

a)

Who

b)

Whom

2.

We all know (who/whom) pulled the prank.

a)

who

b)

whom

3.

They say the new rules will not take (affect/effect) until October of next year.

a)

affect

b)

effect

4.

They want to find out if too much jet lag could permanently (affect/effect) memory.

a)

affect

b)

effect

5.

Disco music is a lot less popular (then, than) it used to be.

a)

then

b)

than

6.

I recall being in college. Back (then, than), I used to run 5 miles a day.

a)

then

b)

than

7.

We feel (good, well) about our choice for candidate.

a)

good

b)

well

8.

She speaks English (good, well).

a)

good

b)

well

9.

Riana is meeting her (there, their, they’re) after dinner.

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

10.

Erick prefers Brazilian green peaches because (there, their, they’re) smaller and milder than American peaches.

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

11.

The twins explained that (there, their, they’re) parrot flew away when they opened the window.

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

12.

I decided to vote for whoever/whomever called me first.

a)

whoever

b)

whomever

13.

Are those your/you're keys?

a)

your

b)

you're

14.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
You're favorite teacher is your Art teacher.
b)
Your favorite teacher is you're Art teacher.
c)
Your favorite teacher is your Art teacher.
d)
You're favorite teacher is you're Art teacher.
15.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
The dog wagged it's tail.
b)
The dog wagged its tail
c)
The dog wagged they're tail.
d)
The do wagged their tail.
16.
Select the correct word.
It is over (there/they're/their).
a)
there
b)
they're
c)
their
17.
Select the correct word.
(Who's/Whose) going to the school?
a)
Whose
b)
Who's
18.
Select the correct word.
They will go to the store (then/than) to the mall.
a)
then
b)
than
19.
Select the correct word.
I had to pay for the book because (its/it's) cover was torn.
a)
its
b)
it's
20.
Select the correct word.
Although Paula is faster (then/than) me, I can run longer.
a)
then
b)
than
21.
Select the correct word.
The low test score will (affect/effect) your grade.
a)
affect
b)
effect
22.
Select the correct word.
The city of Trenton, is the (capital/capitol) of New Jersey.
a)
capital
b)
capitol
23.
Select the correct word.
We found the lost lunchbox (beside/besides) the dugouts.
a)
beside
b)
besides
24.
Select the correct word.
The (affect/effect) of the final decision will be felt far and wide.
a)
affect
b)
effect
25.
Select the correct word.
As a school (principal/principle) you should set clear expectations for the students.
a)
principal
b)
principle
26.
Select the correct word.
Everyone decided to see the movie (accept/except) me.
a)
accept
b)
except
27.
Select the correct word.
My ears have been ringing (sense/since) the concert.
a)
sense
b)
since
28.

The drive from Chicago _________ Washington D.C. takes a while.

a)

to

b)

two

c)

too

29.

The trip can take anywhere from eleven _________ thirteen hours.

a)

to

b)

two

c)

too

30.

_________ for Leo's auntie, his entire family has brown eyes.

a)

Accept

b)

Except

31.

Of all my cousins, _________ is one that is my favorite.

a)

there

b)

they're

c)

their

32.

It has been proven that sleepiness is the _________ of eating Thanksgiving food.

a)

effect

b)

affect

33.

I have _________ cousins than Latisha; her family is big!

a)

fewer

b)

less

34.

I don't know if you've noticed, but _________ is something strange going on with Shemar today.

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

35.

I like skim milk less _________ I like 2% milk.

a)

than

b)

then

36.

Gino noticed that his school shirt had lost nearly all _________ buttons.

a)

its

b)

it's

37.

Armani did _________ on the science test that he took last week.

a)

good

b)

well

38.

Toni's parents seem to think she should have _________ screen time now that school has started.

a)

fewer

b)

less

39.

I'm not sure _______ turn it is to do dishes tonight - hopefully not mine!

a)

whose

b)

who'se

c)

who's

40.

Anyone talking _______ much during the prayer service was given 2 demerits.

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

41.

Please give me _______ candy next time. It makes me hyper.

a)

fewer

b)

less

42.

Martin can resist dancing, _______ when Lizzo plays.

a)

accept

b)

except

43.

According to ABC 7, there is a suspect on the _______ .

a)

Loose

b)

Lose

44.

Kiki hasn't eaten anything all day _______ for the cereal they served at breakfast.

a)

accept

b)

except

45.

The lion _______ the zebra without so much as a glance.

a)

passed

b)

past

46.

Christ the King has often shown that the Grad at Grads are among _______ core values.

a)

its

b)

it's

47.

Caytlyn hit snooze on the alarm knowing if she wakes up late, _________ she might have to skip breakfast.

a)

than

b)

then

48.
Which sentence uses THEY'RE correctly?
a)
They're is not room for your stuff.
b)
Where is they're project?
c)
They're my best friends. 
d)
Sit over they're.
49.
I saw ( their / there / they’re ) mom sitting ( their / there / they’re).
a)
they're, their
b)
there, their
c)
their, they're
d)
their, there
50.
The accident did not _____________ Sarah’s decision to___________ the scholarship. 
a)
affect/accept
b)
affect/except
c)
effect/accept
d)
effect/except
51.
Ever ________ gym class, _________ shoes have been emanating an awful odor! 
a)
sense/your
b)
sense/you're
c)
since/your
d)
since/you're
52.
_______ more important to study ________ it is to party. It’s/Its, than/then
a)
It's/than
b)
It's/then
c)
Its/than
d)
Its/then
53.
The Brandon Valley football doesn't want to _____ their game against Harrisburg.
a)
loose
b)
lose
54.
Aidan always _____ new people sitting at his lunch table. 
a)
accepts
b)
excepts
55.
Jakson ate all of his lunch _____ for the lima beans.
a)
except
b)
accept
56.
Fall always _____ winter.
a)
precedes
b)
proceeds
57.
My parents gave me good _____ when they suggested a save part of each paycheck.
a)
advice
b)
advise
58.
What change should be made in these sentences?
My parents' names are Rick and Amy. Their really nice.
a)
change their to they're
b)
change their to there
c)
no change is needed
59.
After we dress up for Halloween, than/then we can get alot/a lot
a)
Than/alot
b)
Than/a lot
c)
Then/alot
d)
Then/a lot
60.
Dan Gilbert, _______ owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, joked about the sudden turn of fortunes for the Ohio city's sports franchises. 
— Reuters (Oct 29, 2016)
a)
principal
b)
principle
61.
In the _______ , I made many mistakes.
a)
passed
b)
past
62.
Choose the correct form of the word in parentheses.
The cat slowly drank (its, it's) milk from the porcelain bowl. 
a)
its 
b)
it's
63.

Do you _____ if people are a bit late when you have arranged to meet them?

a)

matter

b)

mind

c)

remind

d)

warn

64.

Can you usually _____ family birthdays, or do you need somebody to _____ you?

a)

remind / remind

b)

remember / rethink

c)

remember / remind

d)

rewarn / remind

65.

He you ever been ____ when you were on holiday? What was ____?

a)

prevent / avoid

b)

advise / warn

c)

stole / robbed

d)

robbed / stolen

66.

What would you ____ people to do if they want to come to your country in the summer? What might you ____ them to be careful about?

a)

advise / warn

b)

warn / advise

c)

advise / tell

d)

warm-up / advise

67.

Would you _____ to a concert or to a sports event?

a)

rather to go

b)

prefer to going

c)

rather went

d)

rather go

68.

Do you think taking vitamin C helps to ____ colds? What other things can people do to ____ catching colds?

a)

present / avoid

b)

avoid / prevent

c)

prevent / avoid

d)

annoy / prevent

69.

I can't find George anywhere... I wonder where he is..

a)

He can't have gone shopping

b)

He should have met you

c)

He might have gone shopping

70.

I _____ our team to lose.... but in the end they won!

a)

waited

b)

hoped

c)

expected

71.

Scotland _____ Ireland 3-2, I was thrilled!!!

a)

match

b)

scored

c)

won

d)

beat

72.

My colleague _____ taking the file, but I actually saw it later on his desk...

a)

denied

b)

refused

c)

robbed

d)

stole

73.

LISTEN and COMPLETE:

We've gone the wrong way. We _____ left at the traffic lights.

It's my fault. I _____ you earlier that my mother was coming.

a)

must have turned / ought to have told

b)

may have turned / should have told

c)

shouldn't have left / should have said

d)

shouldn't have turned / ought to have told

74.

My boyfriend and I often _____ about his friends... I really dislike them!

a)

argue

b)

discuss

c)

fight

75.

Susan _____ really unhappy in her new job. She was telling me about it on the phone the other day...

a)

looks

b)

appears

c)

matters

d)

seems

76.

I didn't _____ what the thief was wearing. It was too dark to see anything...

a)

realize

b)

notice

c)

perceive

d)

saw

77.

Last year durring summer we just ____ on the beach all day when we were on holiday.

a)

lay

b)

laid

c)

lie

d)

lain

78.

House prices _____ last month for the first time this year

a)

risen

b)

raise

c)

rise

d)

rose

79.

Choose the correct word.

________ book is overdue at the library.

a)

your

b)

you're

80.

Choose the correct word.

I'm so pleased that ______ doing well in school!

a)

your

b)

you're

81.

Choose the correct word.

____ be going to the beach for spring break.

a)

we'll

b)

wheel

82.

Choose the correct word.

The _____ on the farmer's wagon came off as he traveled down the road.

a)

we'll

b)

wheel

83.

Choose the correct word.

______ pencil is that on the floor?

a)

who's

b)

whose

84.

Choose the correct word.

_________ going to go with me to the movie?

a)

who's

b)

whose

85.

Choose the correct word.

One __________ of the puzzle was missing. UGH! So frustrating...

a)

piece

b)

peace

86.

Choose the correct word.

The greatest thing about her is her kindness, ______, and calmness toward everyone.

a)

piece

b)

peace

87.

Choose the correct word.

The baseball went ___________ the window. CRASH!

a)

threw

b)

through

88.

Choose the correct word.

The pitcher _______ the baseball at 95 miles per hour!

WOW!

a)

threw

b)

through

89.

Choose the correct word.

Since he had a broken leg, he was forced to take one _____ at a time to get to the second floor.

a)

stair

b)

stare

90.

Choose the correct word.

My cat will _________ at me for the longest time. It's so weird the way her eyes seem to burn into me like little lasers.

a)

stair

b)

stare

91.

There was a large ______ of cheese on my pizza.

a)

number

b)

amount

92.

First you need to finish your homework, ____ you can watch YouTube.

a)

then

b)

than

93.

Not getting enough sleep can have a negative ____ on your health.

a)

affect

b)

effect

94.

Will this score _____ my grade?

a)

affect

b)

effect

95.

There was a larger _____ of boys in the class than girls.

a)

number

b)

amount

96.

Billy is taller _____ his older brother.

a)

than

b)

then

97.

Greenhouse gases have a negative _____ on our climate.

a)

affect

b)

effect

98.

The amount of snowfall has a large ____ on driving conditions.

a)

affect

b)

effect

99.

If you don't get your work done, ____ you will lose privileges.

a)

then

b)

than

100.

There was a large _____ of students absent from school.

a)

number

b)

amount

101.

It took a huge ______ of time to get to our vacation destination.

a)

number

b)

amount

102.

If you study for tests, _____ you should do well on them.

a)

then

b)

than

103.
Rain and snow also ________________ traffic flow. 
a)
Affect
b)
Effect
104.
A truck lost __________ load on the freeway. 
a)
It's
b)
Its
105.
Four racers ____ in a bobsled during a race.
a)
set
b)
sit
106.
It is _________ much work for one day.
a)
too
b)
to
c)
two
107.
“We cannot just _______ in the twenty-first century that hundreds of millions of people are left out.” 
— Nature (Oct 31, 2016)
a)
accept
b)
except
108.
UAB Hospital, where the injured were treated, declined to release information on them, ______ requests by their families for privacy. 
— Washington Times (Nov 1, 2016)
a)
citing
b)
siting
109.
The Standing Rock Sioux tribe worries that the $3.8 billion pipeline from North Dakota to Illinois will threaten its drinking water and destroy sacred ______. 
— Seattle Times (Nov 1, 2016)
a)
cites
b)
sites
110.
The premium, he said, reflects the average cost of care for an _______ population. 
— New York Times (Oct 29, 2016)
a)
insured
b)
ensured
111.
Angela _________ made dinner before her kids came home.
a)
all ready
b)
already
112.
The dog's collar was too _____________, so he was able to slip out of it during his walk.
a)
loose
b)
lose
113.
Many years have _______ since his first day as a firefighter.
a)
past
b)
passed
114.
After the assembly, please ________ to the gymnasium for refreshments.
a)
proceed
b)
precede
115.
There are ___________ students in Ms. Johnson's class than Ms. Moore's.
a)
less
b)
fewer
116.
The building on the corner is _______ bank.
a)
are
b)
our
117.
I do not think Angela is allergic to dogs _______ she has 3 of her own.
a)
since
b)
sense
118.
He ______ a deer run across the road last week. 
a)
seen 
b)
saw
119.
______ is time for the students to complete ______ work because ______ ahead of schedule
a)
there, their, they're
b)
their, there, they're
c)
they're, their, there
d)
their, they're, there
120.
_______ going to need ______ pencil.
a)
you're, your
b)
your, you're
121.
Please ______ your name in the top _____ corner of the page.
a)
write, right
b)
right, write
122.
This style of skirt is meant to be worn at your ________.
a)
waste
b)
waist
123.
______ going to go to the island _______ we have to ______ shorts. Our friends ______ there last month.
a)
where, we're, were, wear
b)
wear, where, we're, were
c)
we're, where, wear, were
d)
were, where, wear, we're
124.
Construction has a bad __________________ on traffic. 
a)
Affect
b)
Effect
125.
Her ring was ______ down by her grandmother.
a)
past
b)
passed
126.
He studied for the test, so he ________.
a)
past
b)
passed
127.
The nurse read ___________ to the sick child.
a)
aloud
b)
allowed
128.
Aleena  ________ herself one more chocolate chip cookie as a snack. 
a)
aloud
b)
allowed
129.

When you read _____________ you are not ____________ to read so quietly the class cannot hear you.

a)

allowed, aloud

b)

aloud, alloued

c)

aloud, alowed

d)

aloud, allowed

130.

She has a ________ tooth.

a)

loose

b)

lose

131.

Don't ______ your way in the forest.

a)

loose

b)

lose

132.

There are a lot of ______ papers in your binder.

a)

lose

b)

loose

133.

The neighbor's dog, Sparky, was ______ in the neighborhood.

a)

lose

b)

loose

134.

If you beat me in Fortnite, I promise not to ______ my temper.

a)

lose

b)

loose

135.

The twin sisters don't like to be _____ for more than a day.

a)

a part

b)

apart

136.

My grandparents live miles _______ from us.

a)

apart

b)

a part

137.

_______ from one loss, we have an almost perfect record this season.

a)

A part

b)

Apart

138.

Thank you for making me feel ______ of your family.

a)

A part

b)

Apart

139.

My great-grandmother told us many bawdy tales about her ____.

a)

passed

b)

past

140.

The ___ is the ___. Stop pondering the ___ and focus on the present and your future.

a)

past / passed / past

b)

past / past / passed

c)

passed / past / past

d)

past / past / past

141.

Working ___ 5:00 p.m. every day gets tiresome.

a)

passed

b)

past

142.

She ___ me the salt.

a)

passed

b)

past

143.

Aquaman can _____ underwater

a)

breath

b)

breathe

144.

Take a deep ____ if you're feeling stressed.

a)

breathe

b)

breath

145.

_____ is going to the party?

a)

Who

b)

Whom

146.

I need to make _____ mistakes

a)

fewer

b)

less

147.

I want to go, _____.

a)

to

b)

two

c)

too

148.

Put the box over _____.

a)

there

b)

they're

c)

their

149.

She _____ the children in song.

a)

lead

b)

led

150.

_____ I have another cookie?

a)

May

b)

Can

151.

Give the present to _____.

a)

me

b)

I

152.

I need _____ telephone number.

a)

your

b)

you're

153.

The toy has lost _____ betteries.

a)

its

b)

it's

154.

The park is _____ the lake.

a)

by

b)

buy

c)

bye

155.

I am going _____ the show.

a)

to

b)

two

c)

too

156.

_____ going to be here soon.

a)

There

b)

They're

c)

Their

157.

Are you talking to _____?

a)

me

b)

I

158.

_____ should I say is calling?

a)

Who

b)

Whom

159.

I want to put _____ sugar in my tea.

a)

fewer

b)

less

160.

_____ time to go.

a)

It's

b)

Its

161.

_____ going to be late for your next class.

a)

Your

b)

You're

162.

I know you _____ do this.

a)

can

b)

may

163.

That is made of _____.

a)

lead

b)

led

164.

We need to _____ some milk.

a)

buy

b)

by

c)

bye

165.

I am ................ to doing the laundry. It is my least favourite chore.

a)

adverse

b)

averse

166.

We are .................. to choose any topic of interest for our final project.

a)

allowed

b)

aloud

167.

...... a great day to go for a bike ride.

a)

It's

b)

Its

168.

Consistent exercise is necessary to maintain health, ......... three to four times per week.

a)

e.g.

b)

i.e.

169.

I found a phone. ................ is it? It belongs to the man ........... name I forget !

a)

whose

b)

who's

170.

The ad campaign has had an ............ effect on sales.

a)

adverse

b)

averse

171.

The father reads ....... to his daughter every day.

a)

allowed

b)

aloud

172.

Please be careful with the plant. ...... leaves are delicate.

a)

It's

b)

Its

173.

You are allowed to have pets, ....... cats and dogs.

a)

e.g.

b)

i.e.

174.

....... the man talking to Fauzi ? I've never seen him before.

a)

Who's

b)

Whose

175.

She ............ him as chair of the committee.

a)

preceded

b)

proceeded

176.

He ................ to talk even after I stopped listening.

a)

proceeded

b)

preceded

177.

Drinking soda and eating sweets everyday had a negative __________ on her health.

a)

Affect

b)

Effect

178.

My grandpa was so proud of my painting that he __________ it on the wall of his living room.

a)

Hanged

b)

Hung

179.

She knew her sister could cook amazing food, so Isa had a difficult time choosing what to eat __________ her sister's fish tacos and chicken kelaguen.

a)

Among

b)

Between

180.

I love going to the beach more __________ I like going to the mall.

a)

Than

b)

Then

181.

Adrien was __________ young to travel without his parents, so he had to stay home while his friends went on a school trip.

a)

To

b)

Too

c)

Two

182.

__________ pencil is on the floor?

a)

Whose

b)

Who's

183.

The boys quickly put on __________ bags when the bell rang and left once the teacher dismissed the class.

a)

Their

b)

They're

c)

There

184.

By using makeup and contacts, she created the __________ of having a blind eye on her face.

a)

Allusion

b)

Illusion

185.

Alejandro had __________ snacks than he expected, so he couldn't share them with all of his classmates.

a)

Fewer

b)

Less

186.

I can __________ that Elizabeth was sad because she didn't smile when she was watching her favorite movie.

a)

Imply

b)

Infer

187.

The lion __________ down after having a good meal.

a)

Lied

b)

Lay

188.

Hilda hated sweating so __________ that she always made other people do her chores for her.

a)

Many

b)

Much

189.

Before the army marched into battle, it __________ its banner for the enemy to see.

a)

Rose

b)

Raised

190.

__________ is Xander talking to?

a)

Who

b)

Whom

191.

I did not witness the ___________________, but I heard that the red car hit the blue one.

a)

concentrate

b)

criticize

c)

incident

d)

pronunciation

192.

In college, Don'nai is a star __________________________.

a)

athlete

b)

concentrate

c)

criticize

d)

incident

193.

She didn’t want to ________________ his choice, but the sweater that he wore was very ugly.

a)

incident

b)

criticize

c)

pronunciation

d)

prophecy

194.

You will find the dictionaries in the ________________________ section of the library.

a)

prophecy

b)

reference

c)

seize

d)

suspense

195.

Giuliano’s __________________________ of Italian words was not very good

a)

reference

b)

seize

c)

pronunciation

d)

prophecy

196.

Jade found it difficult to _____________________ on her homework with the

television blaring in the next room.

a)

athlete

b)

criticize

c)

incident

d)

concentrate

197.

I _______________ I hear my phone ringing.

a)

reference

b)

seize

c)

suspense

d)

think

198.

It wasn’t an actual _______, but the whole school knew that the next few days might be unique.

a)

prophecy

b)

reference

c)

seize

d)

suspense

199.

When Jarell could no longer stand the _________________, he asked his

teacher to grade his paper soon

a)

reference

b)

seize

c)

suspense

d)

think

200.

By Thursday fear seemed to ______ the entire school.

a)

reference

b)

seize

c)

suspense

d)

think

Similar Resources on Wayground

Q2字義 201-400 707(1) TM3

200 questions

Q2字義 201-400 707(1) TM3

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th Grade

Final

200 questions

Final

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th - 10th Grade

200 CÂU TIẾNG ANH

200 questions

200 CÂU TIẾNG ANH

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th - 9th Grade

gradein7-u9 festival around the world

201 questions

gradein7-u9 festival around the world

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th Grade

General COURSE English Session 19

203 questions

General COURSE English Session 19

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th Grade - University

Vocabulary 1 & 2

200 questions

Vocabulary 1 & 2

quiz

Worksheet

•

1st Grade - Professio...

Narnia, The Solitary Reaper, Somebody's Mother

198 questions

Narnia, The Solitary Reaper, Somebody's Mother

quiz

Worksheet

•

6th - 8th Grade

R&J A4&5

204 questions

R&J A4&5

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th Grade