Julius Caesar Vocabulary & Commonly Confused Words Assessment Prep

We must address that other issue (to/two/too).

Vinny did (good/well) on his final exam, but he lost points on the essay.

Define: Presume

George is not (allowed/aloud) to use his phone after 8pm.

The marching band reminded onlookers of a __ of soldiers marching to war.

Define: Beseech

Define: Surly

Define: Chide

The car quickly (passed/past) us, easily going 20 miles over the speed limit.

We were curious to see the (affect/effect) the new dress code rule would have on students.

During the __ between lunch and afternoon classes, the principal made an announcement over the PA system.

James looked at the (passed/past) with rose-colored lenses.

Jeremy preferred to draw rather (than/then) listen to music.

Before the test, the students __ their teacher for extra time to review.

This apartment has (fewer/less) space than our previous one in New York City.

We were brought to the archeological (cite/sight/site) to see the progress the research team had made.

I need to (lay/lie) down.

I don't know (who/whom) to ask for help.

The students studied the struggles of the ___ in the Roman Empire, learning they had few rights and resources.

Xander's impressive (medal/metal/mettle/meddle) is admired by his coaches; he is a very determined player!

"I __ you've all completed your reading homework," Ms. Aseltine said with raised eyebrows.

The wind howled outside, and (than/then) there was a monstrous crash of a tree falling onto the roof!

Mr. Fitts had to __ the students who were caught running in the halls.

Define: Throng

Kyle's talent for writing was __; even Ms. Aseltine was impressed by his analytical writing skills.

(They're/Their/There) __ was suddenly a loud noise, causing Fred to jolt awake.

Carson's __ personality made it easy for him to make friends on the first day.

You did not (cite/sight/site) your sources on this essay, bringing your grade down to a B-.

We were surprised to see (they're/their/there) parents at the same restaurant.

The sound of thunder in the distance felt __; a bad sign for the football game scheduled for that afternoon.

The robbers told the bank teller to (lie/lay) down the wads of cash on the counter.

We should meet (hear/here) in case there is an emergency.

The debate team ___ their rivals from Milton, and they won the championship trophy!

You can read any of those books on the shelf, (accept/except) the one with the purple cover.

I gladly (accepted/excepted) Nelson's invitation.

There are (fewer/less) players on our team compared to Milton's.

(Who/whom) is going to the party?

After the game, (they're/their/there) planning on going to McDonald's for Mcflurries.

The student council president acted as a __ of school news, updating everyone on the upcoming middle school dance.

After sitting in the sun all afternoon, the (medal/metal/mettle/meddle) slide was too hot to use.

As class ended, the teacher's voice began to __ while students packed their belongings.

We were all deeply (affected/effected) by the departure of our Head of School.

After staying up too late, Jake was feeling __ and lashed out at his football coach, earning him a seat on the bench.

We read the play (allowed/aloud) in class.

Alex wanted (to/two/too) play video games after school.

Mrs. Doten could (hear/here) the students whispering in the back of the classroom.

The cookies were (good/well), but they were a little too crunchy for my liking.

The hallway was packed with a __ of students rushing to their next class.

In Julius Caesar, the titular character ignores the warnings of the __ on two separate occasions.

The Grand Canyon was a beautiful (cite/sight/site) to behold!

Ms. Aseltine has (to/two/too) cats; Max and Furiosa.

Jessie tried to (medal/metal/mettle/meddle) in her friend's love life, unfortunately leading to a catastrophic breakup.

Define: Portentous

Linus was awarded a (medal/metal/mettle/meddle) for his military service.