Commonly Confused or Multiple-Meaning Words
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences uses the word "principal" correctly?
The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss school policy.
She believed the principal of honesty was important in life.
He was the principle of the high school for ten years.
The principal goal is to complete the assignment before the deadline.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1G
CCSS.L.K.4A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
He decided to __________ the offer because it didn’t meet his expectations.
accept
except
access
excess
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1G
CCSS.L.K.4A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct word:
The teacher taught the students how to __________ their data on a graph.
altar
alter
allude
elude
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1G
CCSS.L.K.4A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences uses the word "affect" correctly?
The affect of the storm was seen in the damaged buildings.
The movie had a strong affect on her emotions.
The new law will affect many people’s lives.
The medicine had no effect on his symptoms.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
The athlete’s __________ was admired by everyone in the audience.
perseverance
preservance
perserverance
preservation
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the correct form of "they’re," "there," or "their" to complete the sentence:
__________ going to the concert later tonight.
They’re
There
Their
They
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1G
CCSS.L.K.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word best fits the sentence?
The lawyer had to __________ the case in court next week.
precede
proceed
exceed
recede
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
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