Commonly Confused Words

Select the correct word.
(Who's/Whose) going to the school for the dance?

• Whose
• Who's

Does anyone know (who/whose) bag that is on the floor?

• Whose

• Who's

Marcy is (good/well) at basketball- she won MVP!

• good

• well

She speaks English (good/ well).

• good

• well

May I go to the nurse's office to (lay/lie) down?

• lay
• lie

Please (lay/lie) my car keys on the desk by the door. 

• lay
• lie

(Can/May) I go get a drink of water?

• Can

• May

I (can/may) watch a movie tonight if I get home in time.

• Can

• May

I (can/may) write a story.

• can

• may

Where did they (sit/sat/set) the trophy?

• sit
• sat
• set