Commonly Confused Words

For each of the following sentences, identify the answer choice that correctly spells the underlined word.

For help with this exercise, see section 20g of Focus on Reading and Writing.

  1. Question

    The change in policy will not affect any of our students.

    A.
    B.

  2. Question

    I had the emergency brake checked already at the garage.

    A.
    B.

  3. Question

    If the police find you parked here, its certain that you will have to pay a fine.

    A.
    B.

  4. Question

    He knew the new professor by sight, but he didn’t now what course she taught.

    A.
    B.

  5. Question

    Her old neighborhood brought to mind faces from the past every time Kayla passed it.

    A.
    B.

Commonly Confused Words 2

For each of the following sentences, identify the word that correctly fills in the blank.

For help with this exercise, see section 20g of Focus on Reading and Writing.

  1. Question

    Some people tend to __________ more responsibility.

    A.
    B.
    C.

  2. Question

    They must also be conscious of _______ own needs.

    A.
    B.
    C.

  3. Question

    Since the actions of a few people can _______ the lives of many others.

    A.
    B.

  4. Question

    I suppose my actions can influence people _____.

    A.
    B.
    C.

  5. Question

    But depending on ______ you are at the time, the results can vary.

    A.
    B.
    C.