Frequently Confused Words - Grade 4
A worksheet to help fourth-grade students understand and correctly use frequently confused words in English.
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to show your understanding of frequently confused words.
Read each sentence and choose the correct word from the two options in parentheses. Write the correct word on the blank line.
1. I would (accept/except) your invitation to the party.
2. The (principal/principle) of the school gave a speech.
3. Please come (here/hear) and sit down.
4. The weather (affect/effect) my mood.
5. My brother is (older/elder) than me.
Choose the best word to complete each sentence.
6. My dog wagged tail.
its
it's
its'
it
7. We went the store to buy groceries.
to
too
two
tew
Read each sentence. If the underlined word is used correctly, circle T for True. If it is used incorrectly, circle F for False.
8. I would like to bye a new book.
True
False
9. Please led me your pencil.
True
False
Write a sentence using each pair of words correctly.
10. then / than
11. your / you're
Match each word on the left with its correct definition on the right.
12. desert
a. a sweet food eaten after a meal
13. dessert
b. a dry, sandy area
14. peace
c. a small part of something
15. piece
d. a state of quiet and calm