Commonly Confused Words

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

• Whose
• Who's

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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

• Whose

• Who's

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

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

• good

• well

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

She speaks English (good/ well).

• good

• well

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

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

• lay
• lie

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

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

• lay
• lie

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

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

• Can

• May

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

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

• Can

• May

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

I (can/may) write a story.

• can

• may

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

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

• sit
• sat
• set