Commonly Confused Words

Choose the word that best completes the meaning of the sentence: My mom says I need to (accept/except) the consequences of my actions.

Choose the word that best completes the meaning of the sentence: I don't get along with any of my siblings (accept/except) my older sister.

Choose the word that best completes the meaning of the sentence: The (affect/effect) of the big storm was several trees being ripped down in our yard.

Choose the word that best completes the meaning of the sentence: The heat (affects, effects) my temper, so I am always more grouchy in summer.

Choose the word that best completes the meaning of the sentence: During the Christmas concert, I stand (besides/beside) Tim because we are the tallest kids in the class.

Choose the word that best completes the meaning of the sentence: Amelia likes all subjects in school (besides/beside) science.

Choose the word that best completes the meaning of the sentence: The (capital/capitol) building in Madison is so beautiful that I had to take a picture.

Choose the word that best completes the meaning of the sentence: The (capital/capitol) of Illinois is Springfield.

Choose the word that best completes the meaning of the sentence: The cat licked (its/it's) paw.

Choose the word that best completes the meaning of the sentence: (Its/It's) a wise decision to study before taking a test.

Choose the word that best completes the meaning of the sentence: Every morning the (principal/principle) of our school greets me at the door.

Choose the word that best completes the meaning of the sentence: I know not to cheat on tests based on (principal/principle)

Choose the word that best completes the meaning of the sentence: I can (sense/since) that you don't want to be at school today by the frown on your face.

Choose the word that best completes the meaning of the sentence: I have been dancing (sense/since) I was three years old.

Choose the word that best completes the meaning of the sentence: Even though I have only been doing it for 5 years, I am a better dancer (than/then) MacKenzie.