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Frequently Confused Words Worksheet

A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on frequently confused words, including exercises on 'their, there, they're', 'to, too, two', and 'affect, effect'.

Grade 5 ELA GrammarLanguage and VocabularyVocabularyFrequently Confused Words
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Fill in the BlanksMultiple ChoiceTrue / FalseShort Answer

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.1.ECCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.2.D

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ELAGrammarVocabularyConfused WordsGrade 5
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Frequently Confused Words

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will help you practice using frequently confused words correctly.

Choose the correct word (their, there, or they're) to complete each sentence.

1. The students put   backpacks in the cubbies.

2. Look over  ! The ice cream truck is coming!

3.   going to the park after school.

4. The birds built   nest in the tall tree.

5. I hope   ready for the test tomorrow.

Select the correct word (to, too, or two) for each sentence.

1. My sister has   pet hamsters.

a

to

b

too

c

two

d

none of the above

2. I want   go to the library.

a

to

b

too

c

two

d

none of the above

3. It's   cold to play outside today.

a

to

b

too

c

two

d

none of the above

Read the sentences below. Indicate whether the usage of 'affect' or 'effect' is True or False.

1. The rain will affect the picnic plans.

T

True

F

False

2. The medicine had a strong affect on his health.

T

True

F

False

3. The new rules will have a positive effect on the students.

T

True

F

False

Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about your favorite hobby. Try to use at least one of the following word pairs correctly: their/there/they're, to/too/two, or affect/effect.