Commonly Confused Words

If I had known that they were having a bake sale in the Commons today, I ___ brought cash.

I can't ask my brother for help on my math homework because I am ___ along than he is.

Mimi had ___ of homework to do Tuesday night; she worked non-stop for three hours to finish it.

Shakespeare makes frequent ___ to other older famous stories in his plays.

Jay Gatsby possessed ___ about getting back together with Daisy after five years apart.

When the family went to the apple orchard, they picked a large ___ of apples to bring home.

Joey's mom ___ him ten M & Ms before dinner; she didn't want to spoil his appetite.

Just ___ us, I think that Girl Scout Cookies are overrated.

Scientists are concerned about the ____ of climate change upon various ecosystems.

___ you paddle the canoe? I'm tired.

After a long series of job interviews, Maureen received ___ than she anticipated.

I need you to ___ your brother to day care tomorrow; I have to go to work early.

I have a ___ feeling about my class picks for next year; I think I'm going to learn a lot.

I have ___ shoulder strength than you do because I lift weights more often.

We had to pick two people ___ the eight of us to drive to the concert.

Those kids should mind ___ manners when in a public place.

For homework, complete all of the questions in your textbook ___ #3.

I'm in a hurry to get to the party because all of my friends are ___ there.

To ___ that you're not hungry during third hour, you should eat breakfast.

___ not very friendly; they didn't even say hi when I passed them in the hallway.

___ kidding! I never knew ___ dog was seventeen years old!

I know you had a bad day, but I ___ you, everything will be fine.

Doug just booked his spring break trip ___ Cancun, and he is beyond excited.

___ I go to the bathroom?

Is that Drake over ___?

I enjoy watching Breaking Bad more ___ I enjoy watching Lost.

Would you ___ me something from the Thai restaurant? It's my favorite.

My paper airplane flew ___ than yours did.

Are you going to ___ your new car, or are you just going to hope the bank doesn't notice?

I hope your lack of sleep last night will not ___ your performance in tonight's game.

Would you ___ me a pencil for the quiz, please?

I plan to go to work first, ___ I have to go to the grocery store.

Is your father feeling ___ after his hip surgery?

The sweater lost ___ shape when I didn't follow the instructions on the tag properly.

Since you studied last night, are you ___ for today's test?

I asked Josephine if I could ___ her dress for the dance, but she said no.

We are pleased to ___ you into our graduating class of 2023 at the University of Minnesota!

Wait! I want to come to Caribou, ___.

Maggie always buys a large ___ of cereal; it is the only thing her daughter will eat.

If ___ going to rain today, I'll need to remember to bring my umbrella.