Commonly Confused Words

Question 1

He likes to (lie, lay) in his room for about an hour after he wakes up.

Accepted Answer

lie

Question 2

(You're/Your) making me laugh so much I almost spilled my lemonade

Accepted Answer

You're

Question 3

He decided against a dog because (it's/its) fur would be a vacuuming nightmare.

Accepted Answer

its

Question 4

Amanda could (of/have) finished the work, but she felt ill and had to go home

Accepted Answer

have

Question 5

This is more important (than/then) you think.

Accepted Answer

than

Question 6

Chefs use (fewer/less) flour making cookies than making bread.

Accepted Answer

less

Question 7

We shouldn't (of/have) invited so many people to our party!

Accepted Answer

have

Question 8

The octopus tested the cooler lid with a tentacle, planning (it's/its) escape

Accepted Answer

its

Question 9

The game was tied, but (than/then) our team scored.

Accepted Answer

then

Question 10

Natalie would have arrived earlier, (accept/except) her flight was delayed.

Accepted Answer

except

Question 11

Opening the door with (it's/its) nose, the puppy entered the bathroom to drink from the toilet.

Accepted Answer

its

Question 12

If Carrie doesn’t find the library book, (than/then) she must pay a fine.

Accepted Answer

then

Question 13

The bright-yellow walls in my room have a positive (affect/effect) on my mood.

Accepted Answer

effect

Question 14

I should (of/have) started saving money years ago!

Accepted Answer

have

Question 15

After she was hacked, Instagram would not (accept/except) Katelyn’s password.

Accepted Answer

accept

Question 16

There were (fewer/less) people there than I expected

Accepted Answer

fewer

Question 17

Sarah loves all music (accept/except) for heavy metal and country.

Accepted Answer

except

Question 18

Every morning, I (lie/lay) the newspaper on the table.

Accepted Answer

lay

Question 19

Malinda spooned yogurt into her mouth, savoring (it's/its) cool, creamy blueberry flavor

Accepted Answer

its

Question 20

He was confident that Ethan would (accept/except) the challenge.

Accepted Answer

accept

Question 21

I brought everything (accept/except) my suitcase.

Accepted Answer

except

Question 22

Janice exhibits (fewer/less) emotional outbursts than Alicia.

Accepted Answer

fewer

Question 23

Energy-efficient appliances consume (fewer/less) electricity than older appliances.

Accepted Answer

less

Question 24

Please (lie, lay) down before you faint from exhaustion!

Accepted Answer

lie

Question 25

(Fewer/Less) automobiles cross the bridge at night than in the afternoon.

Accepted Answer

fewer

Question 26

Call me when (you're/your) home safely.

Accepted Answer

you're

Question 27

(You’re/your) supposed to wash the dishes.

Accepted Answer

You're

Question 28

Surprisingly, the rain had almost no (affect/effect) on traffic

Accepted Answer

effect

Question 29

Today was hotter (than/then) we thought it would be.

Accepted Answer

than

Question 30

Brain freeze is one (affect/effect)of eating ice cream too quickly.

Accepted Answer

effect

Question 31

Jerry (lies/lays) his head on the pillow when he lies in bed.

Accepted Answer

lays

Question 32

The weather couldn't (of/have) been worse!

Accepted Answer

have

Question 33

Patrick worried that his injury would (affect/effect) his ability to play in the next game.

Accepted Answer

affect

Question 34

I would rather cut off my toe (than/then) come to school in the summer.

Accepted Answer

than

Question 35

The drought will certainly (affect/effect) the crops this season.

Accepted Answer

affect

Question 36

The race is over and (you're/your) the fastest.

Accepted Answer

you're

Question 37

Which one is (you're/your) brother?

Accepted Answer

your

Question 38

Mrs. Khan (lies, lays) an eraser on her desk as soon as she enters the room.

Accepted Answer

lays

Question 39

Scott, I want you to (lie/lay) down this minute or you have a time out.

Accepted Answer

lie

Question 40

Clive held the comic book under a magnifying glass, studying (it's/its) spine and corners.

Accepted Answer

its

Question 41

The workers were (lying, laying) concrete on the driveway when it started to rain.

Accepted Answer

laying

Question 42

It was (than/then) that Kirk realized his mistake.

Accepted Answer

then

Question 43

You can have all the cake you want; it’s (you're/your) party.

Accepted Answer

your

Question 44

The goat enjoys (lying, laying) on the haystack in the afternoon.

Accepted Answer

lying

Question 45

We would (of/have) joined you at the restaurant, but we couldn't get a babysitter.

Accepted Answer

have

Question 46

I would (of/have) bought bread, but I didn't know we needed it.

Accepted Answer

have

Question 47

(It's/its) time for you to get a job!

Accepted Answer

it's

Question 48

My sister (accepted/excepted) Devin’s gift with a big smile.

Accepted Answer

accepted

Question 49

How do you think the school’s new dress code will (affect/effect) the students?

Accepted Answer

affect

Question 50

There are (fewer/less) markers in the cabinet today than yesterday.

Accepted Answer

fewer

Question 51

Mr. Brownlow does not (accept/except) that ghosts exist.

Accepted Answer

accept

Question 52

She likes (you’re/your) handwriting

Accepted Answer

your

Question 53

A centimeter is smaller (than/then) an inch.

Accepted Answer

than

Question 54

(It's/its) not too late for Ricardo to pass his chemistry class. He just needs to focus.

Accepted Answer

it's

Question 55

Gum disease is one possible (affect/effect) of not flossing your teeth.

Accepted Answer

effect

Question 56

Kay hates to find grapes in her salad as (it's/its) too difficult to stab them with a fork.

Accepted Answer

it's

Commonly Confused Words

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Commonly Confused Words

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