Commonly Misused Words Worksheet 2

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1 pt

My cousin turns _______________ (too, to, two) tomorrow. My aunt is planning to throw a party to celebrate.

2.

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1 pt

Carl's dog is ______________ (quite, quiet) loud. He barks constantly through the night.

3.

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1 pt

_________________ (Your, You're) mother called this morning to talk about the party.

4.

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1 pt

I would rather eat a slice of chocolate cake ______________ (than, then) eat a chocolate muffin.

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1 pt

Before the meeting, he drank a cup of coffee and _______________ (than, then) brushed his teeth.

6.

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1 pt

Do you have any ______________ (loose, lose) change I could use to put in my coin jar?

7.

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1 pt

Father must ___________ (have, had) left his briefcase at the office.

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1 pt

Before playing football, I was _____________________ (suppose, supposed) to read the contract, but I only skimmed it and signed my name quickly.

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The decision I made in the game may ________________ (affect, effect) my understanding of the rules.

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1 pt

Tonight she will _______________ (sit, set) down complete her assignment before bedtime.

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1 pt

The task given was to ___________________ (write, right) a letter to accompany the resume and job application we submitted in the previous class.

12.

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1 pt

The seasons must be changing because the __________________ (whether, weather) has gotten colder.

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Given her illness, ___________ (its, it's) no wonder she did not show up for work today.

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1 pt

The Earth is a planet that rotates on ______________ (its, it's) axis.

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______________________ (Their, They're) thoughts on the situation don't matter because the decision is yours to make.

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