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Mr. Browns Commonly Confused Words Quiz

Total questions: 228

Worksheet time: 3hrs 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

We went to the movies yesterday; mom wanted to go _______.

a)

to

b)

two

c)

too

2.

I have ______ choices: work hard or not.

a)

to

b)

two

c)

too

3.

My friend and I are traveling _____ Canada next weekend!

a)

to

b)

two

c)

too

4.

I went to Canada last year. I am glad I am going ___________ again!

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

5.

___________ so excited that we are going!

a)

There

b)

Their

c)

They're

6.

I love going to __________ house! It is such a nice brick home in the mountains!

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

7.

I hate flying, but it sure is nice to get ___________ so quickly.

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

8.

The last time we went we saw a _____________.

a)

bare

b)

bear

c)

beare

9.

When the weather is nice we like to go _________ foot.

a)

bare

b)

bear

c)

beare

10.

The judge heard the mother's ____________ for mercy on her son.

a)

please

b)

pleas

11.

Every person knows that it is important to ____________ the boss if you want a raise.

a)

please

b)

pleas

12.

The king sat on his ___________ and decided what to do next.

a)

throne

b)

thrown

13.

She said what she ___________ when she walked through the door.

a)

mint

b)

meant

14.

The _______ leaves were used in the secret recipe!

a)

mint

b)

meant

15.

Nearing the end of the game, he began to cry when he realized his team would __________ the game.

a)

lose

b)

loose

16.

His hat was so _____________ that it fell to the floor when the wind blew.

a)

lose

b)

loose

17.

The bear ran _________ when it heard the man.

a)

of

b)

off

18.

The floor was made ______ wooden pine over 100 years old!

a)

of

b)

off

19.

"______________ house is that?" she questioned.

a)

Whose

b)

Who's

20.

"_______________ the greatest baseball player to every live?" he asked.

a)

Who's

b)

Whose

21.

The students read _______ library books.

a)

1. their

b)

2. they're

c)

3. there

22.

The fans are very excited. _________ cheering for the team!

a)

1. They're

b)

2. There

c)

3. Their

23.

____ are many fun things to do at the beach.

a)

1. There

b)

2. Their

c)

3. They're

24.

Why can't they _____ that actions have consequences?

a)

accept

b)

except

25.

I don't want Chipotle; I eat that _____

a)

a lot.

b)

alot.

26.

We have to take your car, though. My front right tire has lost ___ traction.

a)

its

b)

it's

27.

I didn't bring any money. ____ paying for me?

a)

Whose

b)

Who's

28.

Thanks! You're ___ kind.

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

29.

I am going ____ go ____ the store ____ buy a new Xbox.


(Hint: all of these blanks use the same word.)

a)

To

b)

Too

c)

Two

30.

Great, so it will just be the ____ of us. I think I have enough money because I did ____ mowing jobs, and I have been saving for ____ years.


(Hint: all of these blanks use the same word.)

a)

To

b)

Too

c)

Two

31.

Which word is the possessive form of it?

a)

its

b)

it's

32.

Which word is the possessive form of "who"?

a)

who's

b)

whose

33.

It's means...

a)

it is

b)

shows ownership or belonging

34.

When do you use "A"?

a)

Before a consonant sound

b)

Before a vowel sound

35.

When do you use "An"?

a)

before a consonant sound

b)

before a vowel sound

36.

Simba wore __ pair of sunglasses.

a)

a

b)

an

37.

She has __ amazing sense of humor.

a)

a

b)

an

38.

We were not allowed to bring our own food onto the

__________.

a)

sight

b)

site

39.

A majority of scientists have ______ the theory.

a)

excepted

b)

accepted

40.

Phoebe was happy with most of her gifts ___ the one from Alex

a)

except

b)

accept

41.

They used to be very good friends , but now they can't bear the ______of each other.

a)

site

b)

sight

42.

My absolute favorite__________is pumpkin pie.

a)

desert

b)

dessert

43.

Which word would be correct in the following sentence?

Joe stayed up late reading ​_____ he wanted to know how the book ended.

a)

because

b)

'cause

c)

cause

d)

cauze

44.

Which word would be correct in the following sentence?

Fred's election to captain would _______ an uproar.

a)

because

b)

'cause

c)

cause

d)

cauze

45.

to fasten

a)

knot

b)

not

46.

Diego made it clear that he could ___________ go to the dance this weekend.

a)

not

b)

knot

47.

Eric’s roommate likes to _____________ answers to his homework on the windows. 

a)

write

b)

right

48.

Isaiah and I were stranded in the __________________________.

a)

dessert

b)

desert

49.

Did you like that _______ of the movie where they fight?

a)

scene

b)

seen

50.

The class was ______ to go on the field trip.

a)

all ready

b)

already

51.
I went ______________ the tunnel.
a)
through
b)
threw
c)
thorough
52.
Why did you _________ your sister's clothes?
a)
where
b)
wear
c)
were
d)
we're
53.
________ about to start a new set of words.
a)
where
b)
wear
c)
were
d)
we're
54.
I __________ the dog on my walk.
a)
passed
b)
past
c)
pasted
55.
_________ is the dog?
a)
where
b)
were
c)
we're
d)
wear
56.
__________ did you put your homework?
a)
where
b)
were
c)
we're
d)
wear
57.
I ___________ the football and made a touchdown.
a)
through
b)
threw
c)
thorough
58.
Why did you drive _____________ the house?
a)
threw
b)
through
c)
thorough
59.
I ________________ out.
a)
passed
b)
past
c)
pasted
60.
In the _________, I played soccer.
a)
passed
b)
past
c)
pasted
61.
They ________ fighting in the bathroom.
a)
where
b)
were
c)
wear
d)
we're
62.
__________ at the roller coaster.
a)
were
b)
we're
c)
wear
d)
where
63.
__________ going to space.
a)
were
b)
we're
c)
where
d)
wear
64.
In the _________, Jonny was an infant.
a)
passed
b)
past
c)
pasted
65.
__________ a costume to the party.
a)
where
b)
wear
c)
we're
d)
were
66.
I ________ a baseball to my brother.
a)
threw
b)
through
c)
thorough
67.
In the _________, there were dinosaurs.
a)
past
b)
passed
c)
pased
68.
Honey, __________ are your pants?
a)
where
b)
were
c)
we're
d)
wear
69.
Why did you __________ different clothes home?
a)
wear
b)
where
c)
we're
d)
were
70.
I ____________ my test!
a)
past
b)
passed
c)
pasted
71.
In the _______, there weren't many books.
a)
passed
b)
past
c)
pasted
72.
We __________ our destination.
a)
past
b)
passed
c)
pasted
73.
I ___________ a ball at the Great Wall of China.
a)
through
b)
threw
c)
thorough
d)
though
74.
Godzilla ____________ Dorney Park.
a)
passed
b)
past
c)
pasted
75.
I went __________ Boyertown Middle School East for a tour.
a)
threw
b)
through
c)
though
76.
__________ is the planetarium?
a)
where
b)
wear
c)
were
d)
we're
77.
_________ you at the party last night?
a)
where
b)
wear
c)
were
d)
we're
78.
Where ________ you when we went to the formal?
a)
were
b)
where
c)
we're
d)
wear
79.
They ________ walking ___________ the park.
a)
were, through
b)
were, threw
c)
we're, through
d)
we're, threw
80.
I went _____ the haunted house.
a)
through
b)
threw
c)
though
81.
Where _____ you when I went ____ the haunted house?
a)
were, through
b)
were, threw
c)
we're, through
d)
we're, through
82.
 Pennywise was ______ when I went ________ Six Flag's Haunted House.
a)
there, through
b)
their, threw
c)
there, threw
d)
their, through
83.
Matthew was wearing _________ clothes.
a)
your
b)
you're
c)
youre
84.
________ were _____ many cats in the house.
a)
There, too
b)
their, to
c)
their, too
d)
there, to
85.
That is _________ phone over ________!
a)
your, there
b)
you're, there
c)
their, they're
d)
there, their
86.
_______ grounded for staying out ______ 10 PM.
a)
you're, past
b)
you're, passed
c)
your, passed
d)
your, past
87.
Be _________ when ______ mother is on the phone!
a)
quiet, your
b)
quite, your
c)
quiet, you're
d)
quit, your
88.
Don't ______ taking your test until ______ done.
a)
quit, you're
b)
quiet, your
c)
quiet, you're
d)
quit, your
89.
Andrew is ______ years old.
a)
too
b)
two
c)
to
90.
I feel like _______ mad at me for reading _______ your diary.
a)
you're, through
b)
you're, threw
c)
your, threw
d)
your, through
91.

I cannot (accept / except) that you managed to (lose / loose) your keys that quickly.

a)

accept / loose

b)

except / lose

c)

accept / lose

d)

except / loose

92.

I love everything about my coach, (accept / except) sometimes she can be a little harsh when (where / wear/ were/ we’re) goofing off at practice.

a)

accept / where

b)

except / we're

c)

accept / we're

d)

except / where

93.

One of the buttons on my favorite jacket is (loose / lose) and I’m worried that if it falls off I’ll (loose / lose) it.

a)

lose / lose

b)

loose / lose

c)

loose / loose

d)

lose / loose

94.
There goes a car with a bike on _______ roof.
a)
it's
b)
its
95.
_____ my brother's cat that keeps scratching up my phone.
a)
it's
b)
its
96.
There goes a car with a bike on _______ roof.
a)
it's
b)
its
97.
It is ________________ responsibility to do your own work.
a)
you're
b)
your
98.

______________________ very lucky that you got home before the blizzard hit!

a)

Your

b)

You're

99.

Is ______________sister letting you borrow her books before _________test?

a)

your, you're

b)

your, your

100.
We ate dinner at __________ house.
a)
their
b)
there
c)
they're
101.
__________ always late to class!
a)
There
b)
Their
c)
They're
102.
The iPod is over _________.
a)
they're
b)
there
c)
their
103.
Jessica always gets ______ on time.
a)
they're
b)
their
c)
there
104.
We can borrow ______ car.
a)
their
b)
there
c)
they're
105.

I talked ( to / too / two ) my brother yesterday.

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

106.

Make sure you do ( your / you’re ) homework right after school.

a)

your

b)

you're

107.

I saw ( their / there / they’re ) mom sitting over

( their / there / they’re).

a)

their/they're

b)

there/there

c)

their/there

d)

their/they're

108.
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
109.
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
110.
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.
111.
Which sentence uses ITS correctly?
a)
The dog found its ball. 
b)
Can you believe its almost April?
112.
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
113.

I was horrified by the (affect / effect) one bad test had on my grade!

a)

affect

b)

effect

114.

(We're / were / where / wear) all hoping for sunny (whether / weather) this weekend’s cross country meet, because the uniforms we (we're / were / where / wear) don’t keep very warm!

a)

We're / weather / wear

b)

We're / whether / where

c)

Were / weather / wear

d)

Where / weather / where

115.

Today it was 103 degrees. That is just _____hot for me.

a)

too

b)

two

c)

to

116.

Please don't forget to bring ______library book to class.

a)

you're

b)

your

117.

Mr. Windham is our____________.

a)

principal

b)

principle

118.

_________going to be hard to pass math this year.

a)

it's

b)

its

119.
“When I speak with people, they often indicate how they feel our country has turned away from its founding ________,” said Ms. Kelly. 
— Washington Times (Oct 31, 2016)
a)
principles
b)
principals
120.
Mrs. Ericsson expects students to behave appropriately for her substitute ____.
a)
too
b)
two
c)
to
121.
Macy _____ away the Snickers wrapper.
a)
threw
b)
through
122.

She needed to ____________ deeply to get her energy back.

a)

breathe

b)

breath

123.

When you eat spaghetti, sometimes your _____________ smells like garlic no matter how much you brush your teeth.

a)

breathe

b)

breath

124.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "She wants to ___ down for a nap."

a)

lay

b)

lie

125.

Select the correct form: "___ going to the store later?"

a)

Who's

b)

Whose

126.

Which is the correct usage? "I can't believe ___ doing this again."

a)

your

b)

you're

127.

Fill in the blank with the correct word: "The cat wants to ___ in the sun."

a)

lay

b)

lie

128.

Choose the correct word: "To ___ does this watch belong?"

a)

who

b)

whom

129.

Select the correct word for the blank: "___ jacket is this?"

a)

Who's

b)

Whose

130.

Which is the correct form? "___ going to help me move this weekend?"

a)

Who's

b)

Whose

131.

Fill in the blank: "You need to ___ the book on the table."

a)

lay

b)

lie

132.

Choose the correct word: "___ going to answer the door?"

a)

Who's

b)

Whose

133.

Select the correct usage: "I know ___ responsible for this mess."

a)

who's

b)

whose

134.

Fill in the blank: "You'll be shocked when I tell you ___ called me last night."

a)

Who

b)

Whom

135.

Choose the correct word for the sentence: "___ book did you borrow?"

a)

Who's

b)

Whose

136.

Select the correct word: "I'd prefer to ___ out a business plan before we get started."

a)

lay

b)

lie

137.

Which is the correct form? "___ going to take care of the pets while we're gone?"

a)

Who's

b)

Whose

138.

Fill in the blank correctly: "___ idea was it to come here?"

a)

Who's

b)

Whose

139.

Fill in the blank correctly: "I'll ___ the baby down for a nap if you'll give Aisha her bath."

a)

lay

b)

lie

140.

Fill in the blank correctly: "___ should I ask to the dance?"

a)

Who

b)

Whom

141.

Fill in the blank correctly: "___ the one I saw on television yesterday, aren't you?"

a)

Your

b)

You're

142.

Fill in the blank correctly: "May I drive ___ car to the dance tonight, Dad?"

a)

Your

b)

You're

143.

Fill in the blank correctly: "If you're ___ to me, I'll be very upset."

a)

lying

b)

laying

144.

Are those your/you're keys?

a)

your

b)

you're

145.

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

a)

affect

b)

effect

146.
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.
147.
Select the correct word.
I had to pay for the book because (its/it's) cover was torn.
a)
its
b)
it's
148.
Select the correct word.
The (affect/effect) of the final decision will be felt far and wide.
a)
affect
b)
effect
149.
Select the correct word.
As a school (principal/principle) you should set clear expectations for the students.
a)
principal
b)
principle
150.
Select the correct word.
Everyone decided to see the movie (accept/except) me.
a)
accept
b)
except
151.
Aidan always _____ new people sitting at his lunch table. 
a)
accepts
b)
excepts
152.
The accident did not _____________ Sarah’s decision to___________ the scholarship. 
a)
affect/accept
b)
affect/except
c)
effect/accept
d)
effect/except
153.
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
154.

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

a)

Accept

b)

Except

155.
Complete this line:  Researchers conclude that ___ very likely that lack of sleep is a significant contributing factor in our rising obesity rates.

a)
its
b)
it's
156.
Complete this line:  Therefore, _____ weight can directly impact how rested and alert you are each day; sleep is crucial to the learning process.
a)
your
b)
you're
157.

Complete this line: _________ time to let _________ skills shine!

a)

its; your

b)

it's; your

c)

it's; you're

158.

Complete this line:

The __________ really affects my mood. It can influence __________ or not I'm motivated or lazy.

a)

weather; whether

b)

whether; weather

159.
Rain and snow also ________________ traffic flow. 
a)
Affect
b)
Effect
160.

She _____ the children in song.

a)

lead

b)

led

161.

That is made of (lead, led).

a)

lead

b)

led

c)

leads

162.

Bessie __________________ her bowling team to victory.

a)

led

b)

lead

163.

I was confused as to _________________to tell on my best friend or just let it go.

a)

whether

b)

weather

164.

He doesn’t think ______________ a good idea to spend all his money on video games.

a)

it's

b)

its

165.

A car is no good without __________ wheels.

a)

it's

b)

its

166.

__________ so nice to see you!

a)

it's

b)

its

167.

The tree in the back yard has finally lost all of _______ leaves.

a)

it's

b)

its

168.
"Did you see _______ new dog? She's adorable!"
a)
Their
b)
They're
c)
There
169.
"I want to go to Mexico for Thanksgiving! It looks so beautiful _______."
a)
Their
b)
They're
c)
There
170.
Keira said --- coming over tonight.
a)
they're
b)
there
c)
their
171.
Sawyer and Reily cannot find --- jackets.
a)
there
b)
their
c)
they're
172.
--- is an exciting movie playing tonight!
a)
their
b)
they're
c)
there
173.
--- always late!
a)
there 
b)
their
c)
they're
174.
Patty's harsh words didn't ___ Roger as much as he had anticipated. 
a)
affect
b)
effect
175.
Not doing your homework will negatively ... your grade.
a)
affect
b)
effect
176.

"Brain Freeze" can be an __________ of eating ice cream too fast.

a)

affect

b)

effect

177.

The rain has almost no ________ on traffic.

a)

affect

b)

effect

178.
School ended at ________ o' clock yesterday.
a)
too
b)
two
c)
to
179.
Mrs. Novicke has _______ cats.
a)
to
b)
too
c)
two
180.
The teacher gave us ______ much homework.
a)
too
b)
to
c)
two
181.
On Saturday, my family will go _____ the movies.
a)
too
b)
to
c)
two
182.
Ellen wants _______ be in the play.
a)
to
b)
too
c)
two
183.
Do you like apples, __________?
a)
to
b)
too
c)
two
184.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "I did better on my test ___ I thought I would."

a)

than

b)

then

185.

Select the correct usage of "there," "their," or "they're" in the following sentence: "___ going to the park later."

a)

There

b)

Their

c)

They're

186.

Identify the correct form of "to," "too," or "two" in this sentence: "I have ___ many chores to do this weekend."

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

187.

Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: "The movie's special effects did not ___ the audience as much as the director had hoped."

a)

affect

b)

effect

188.

Select the correct word to complete the sentence: "After the storm, the ___ of the damage was more than we expected."

a)

affect

b)

effect

189.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "I feel ___ after eating a healthy meal."

a)

good

b)

well

190.

Identify the correct usage of "good" or "well" in the following sentence: "She did ___ on her math test."

a)

good

b)

well

191.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "___ going to need a bigger boat."

a)

Their

b)

There

c)

They're

192.

Select the correct form of "its" or "it's" in this sentence: "___ going to rain later today."

a)

Its

b)

It's

193.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "He can't decide between these ___ options."

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

194.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "Many more people attended the meeting ___ we expected."

a)

than

b)

then

195.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "Can you remember whether a centimeter is greater ___ a millimeter?"

a)

than

b)

then

196.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "If Bob is late and Ross is later, ___ we'll never make it on time."

a)

than

b)

then

197.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "The soldiers on both sides put down ___ weapons and called it a truce."

a)

they're

b)

there

c)

their

198.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "Unfortunately, it's ___ word against ours."

a)

they're

b)

there

c)

their

199.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "Rachel enjoys walking ___ school each morning."

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

200.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "Go back to bed! It's ___ early to get up now."

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

201.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "I found ___ stray cats under the back porch this evening."

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

202.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "I, ___, believe this is an important issue."

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

203.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "I've found that the amount of food I eat ___ my hair growth."

a)

affects

b)

effects

204.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "Both parents' genes often have a strong ___ on a child's personality."

a)

affect

b)

effect

205.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "She is feeling ___ today."

a)

good

b)

well

206.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "Jason is a ___ employee."

a)

good

b)

well

207.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "Considering how much he practices, no one is surprised he shoots the ball ___."

a)

good

b)

well

208.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "How ___ are the Tigers doing this year?"

a)

good

b)

well

209.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "The company expects dedication from ___ employees."

a)

its

b)

it's

210.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "___ so nice outside; I think I'll spend the day at the park."

a)

its

b)

it's

211.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "Ultimately, ___ your decision to make."

a)

its

b)

it's

212.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "The organization will be electing ___ new president soon."

a)

its

b)

it's

213.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: "Did you forget that ___ Lily's birthday today?"

a)

its

b)

it's

214.

Who should I give this (to/too)?

a)

to

b)

too

215.

The band played so (good/well) at their concert.

a)

good

b)

well

216.

I'm not sure (witch/which) cookies I want.

a)

witch

b)

which

217.

Driving to Grandma's house, we (passed/past) the ice skating rink.

a)

passed

b)

past

218.

I can't wait to see Frozen 2. I've heard (its/it's) good.

a)

its

b)

it's

219.

Can I go to the movie (to,too)?

a)

to

b)

too

220.

I need to go home. I don't feel (good/well) today.

a)

good

b)

well

221.

She laughs like a (witch/which).

a)

witch

b)

which

222.

Have you (passed/past) out all the papers already?

a)

passed

b)

past

223.

This Post It note has lost (its/it's) stickiness.

a)

its

b)

it's

224.

(Its/It's) only a matter of time before school is out.

a)

Its

b)

It's

225.

I'm not sure what your (passed/past) teachers have done, but we are taking finals in here.

a)

passed

b)

past

226.

If the quiz it (to/too) hard, I might not make a good grade.

a)

to

b)

too

227.

If I don't do (good/well) on the quiz, can I retake it?

a)

good

b)

well

228.

(Witch/Which) team do you think will win the championship?

a)

Witch

b)

Which

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