Commonly Confused Words

Question 1

We were (all together, altogether) exhausted after a day at the science museum.

Accepted Answer

altogether

Question 2

(They're, Their, There) coming over after lunch.

Accepted Answer

They're

Question 3

I ran (through, threw) the sprinkler; it was so refreshing!

Accepted Answer

through

Question 4

Thomas tried to eat (dessert, desert) first, but his mother caught him red-handed.

Accepted Answer

dessert

Question 5

My little sister's front tooth is (lose, loose).

Accepted Answer

loose

Question 6

Taking the subway is quicker (than, then) taking the bus.

Accepted Answer

than

Question 7

He's currently a teacher, but Carl hopes to become a (principal, principle) in the future.

Accepted Answer

principal

Question 8

Swimmers had to choose (between, among) morning or afternoon practices.

Accepted Answer

between

Question 9

I always (lay, lie) my jacket on the chair so it doesn't get wrinkled.

Accepted Answer

lay

Question 10

The yellow bus parked (beside, besides) the football field.

Accepted Answer

beside

Question 11

He will attend college and (than, then) go to medical school.

Accepted Answer

then

Question 12

I just wanted to (lay, lie) in the grass and forget about my problems.

Accepted Answer

lie

Question 13

"That's one of the main (principals, principles) of democracy," she replied.

Accepted Answer

principles

Question 14

Everyone (accept, except) Richard attended the meeting.

Accepted Answer

except

Question 15

I'm glad we didn't (lose, loose) the game!

Accepted Answer

lose

Question 16

(It's, Its) not unusual to see foxes in my neighborhood.

Accepted Answer

It's

Question 17

"Can you name the (capitals, capitols) of all fifty states?" asked Mr. Henderson.

Accepted Answer

capitals

Question 18

(Among, Between) all of the players, Michelle is the fastest.

Accepted Answer

Among

Question 19

The plane moved (in, into) the hangar for repairs.

Accepted Answer

into

Question 20

We (all ready, already) had plans when Aunt Karen called.

Accepted Answer

already

Question 21

Tammy is almost ready to (accept, except) the job offer.

Accepted Answer

accept

Question 22

The (desert, dessert) sands seem to stretch on into infinity.

Accepted Answer

desert

Question 23

My aunts and uncles could not remember the last time they were (altogether, all together).

Accepted Answer

all together

Question 24

Mom took me shopping for back-to-school (cloths, clothes). What a drag!

Accepted Answer

clothes

Question 25

Avery is (to, too, two) sick to go to the movie with us.

Accepted Answer

too

Question 26

(Beside, Besides) Muffin, all our other pets spend most of their time outside.

Accepted Answer

Besides

Question 27

(Whose, Who's) umbrella was left on the bus?

Accepted Answer

Whose

Question 28

(Whose, Who's) in charge of taking attendance?

Accepted Answer

Who's

Question 29

The scientists need to (altar, alter) the formula before the next round of experiments.

Accepted Answer

alter

Question 30

The youth groups are holding (there, they're, their) annual picnic.

Accepted Answer

their

Commonly Confused Words

Questions 30

Commonly Confused Words

Questions 30