Confusing Words

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Confusing Words Quiz

For each sentence below, click on the word that correctly completes the sentence.

1.  Paul will _____ the award during the ceremony.
2. The computer teacher gave the student _____ concerning the technology project.
 
3. The review session was _____ early in the morning for me to attend.
4.  His weeks of practice will _____ his performance in the play.
 
5.  Lincoln is the _____ of Nebraska.
 
6.  _____ are four students in our carpool.
7.  The pencil sharpener is _____.  It is secured to the wall.
 
8.   The _____ of hurricane Katrina was devastating.
 
9 .  Everyone was able to attend the birthday party _____ my grandparents.
 
10. Pete and I ordered ____ small pizzas and soft drinks for lunch.
11. Coach Garcia _____ his team to victory in the finals.
12. The cat chased _____ tail.
 
13. His belt was too _____ after he lost weight.
 
14. She was pleased that her answers were _____.
 
15. The _____ was cloudy, so we could not see the monument at Mount Rushmore.
 
16. Our company was founded on sound _____.
 
17. The tour guide _____ the groups on the field trip.
 
18. Because the temperature is dropping rapidly, _____ important to wear layered clothing.
 
19. The pitcher _____ the ball with amazing accuracy.
 
20. Remind the students to bring _____ money for the field trip by Thursday.
21. I was surprised when the company president walked ____ the door.
 
22. James is considering _____ he should take Spanish or French.
 
23. We were _____ for the concert to begin.
 
24. I was _____ astonished by the results of the test.
 
25. We wanted _____ play football before we did our homework
26. The young ballet dancer was ____ amazing.
27. My sister was to go _____ to meet her friends.
28. My dad wanted to _____ my friend because he was having problems.  
29. The group needs to write the report _____.  
30. Mrs. Devoy will _____ the new student concerning her class choices.
31. After my relatives left our house, it was very _____.  
32. John has _____ completed his assignments.  
33. An honorable man does not _____ his beliefs.    
34. The _____ building in Lincoln impressed with with its beauty.  
35. The paint on the old home was filled with _____.  
36. Language Arts is the _____ that will enhance my writing skills.  
37. I can create beautiful _____ with my new computer program.
38. I will _____ the award with great joy.  
39. Good study habits will enhance _____ learning.  
40. Where did you _____ your library card?
 
41. I will need to purchase _____ sandpaper to complete the project
 
42. _____ name was on the paper?
 
43. _____ been necessary to wear a coat the last few days.
 
44. _____ never late to class.
 
45. The Nebraska _____ has a dome on the top of the building.
 
46. _____ going to the eighth grade dance?
 
47. The _____ gave a presentation on bullying.
 
48. The Student _____ is a very productive organization.
 
49. There were one hundred and seventeen students _____ at the competition.
 
50. I made a delicious _____ with the peaches that we picked.

   

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