Frequently Confused Words Worksheet
A Grade 7 ELA worksheet focusing on commonly confused words through multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions.
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will test your knowledge of frequently confused words.
1. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The principal wanted to a new rule.
affect
effect
affecting
effected
2. Which sentence uses the word 'than' correctly?
I like apples then oranges.
She is taller then her brother.
He runs faster than I do.
First we eat, than we play.
Complete the sentences with the correct word from the pair in parentheses.
3. Please make sure you all the details before you leave. (insure/ensure)
4. The weather will tomorrow. (alter/altar)
5. I have a for a new car. (precedent/president)
Read each statement. Indicate whether it is True or False.
6. The word 'lose' means to misplace something, while 'loose' means not tight.
True
False
7. 'Accept' means to receive, and 'except' means to exclude.
True
False
8. Explain the difference between 'complement' and 'compliment'. Provide an example for each.
9. Write a sentence using 'their', 'there', and 'they're' correctly.