Commonly Confused Words
This word means “belonging to them,” while “there” refers to a place.
What is "their"?
This punctuation mark connects two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction.
What is a "semicolon"?
A phrase meaning to maintain the same attitude or behavior you previously showed.
What is “keep that same energy”?
To examine a topic carefully and explain its important parts.
What is "analyze"?
This author wrote The Story of an Hour
Who is Kate Chopin?
This word means to change something to make it suitable for a new purpose; adopt means to take something up or accept it.
What is "adapt"?
What punctuation mark is needed to show possession in the phrase “the students books”?
What is an "apostrophe"?
A term for a language variety associated with a particular community.
What is a dialect?
Existing as a natural or essential part of something
What is "inherent"?
These two sisters have different views about their family's heritage.
Who are Dee and Maggie?
This word means to make something seem less important; deprecate can mean to express disapproval.
What is "undermine"?
Which punctuation mark indicates strong emotion or emphasis?
What is an "exclamation point"?
his abbreviation stands for African American Vernacular English.
What is AAVE?
Important or meaningful
What is "significant"?
Tan describes using different forms of English depending on whether she is speaking with her mother or in professional settings.
What is code-switching?
This word means to make a formal request; propose means to suggest a plan or idea.
What is "petition"?
What punctuation error appears here: “I studied all night; and I passed the exam”?
What is an unnecessary semicolon?
This phrase describes someone who is acting differently because they have gained attention, status, or confidence.
What is “acting brand new”?
Including different types or backgrounds
What is "diverse"?
This organization is a socially selective community whose members are associated with lighter skin and status.
What is the Blue Veins Society?
This word means to refer indirectly to something; infer means to draw a conclusion from evidence.
What is "imply"?
What punctuation is missing: “Before submitting your essay ___ check your citations”?
What is a comma?
This linguistic term describes how speakers change their language style depending on the audience or situation.
What is code-switching?
To support or speak in favor of something
What is "advocate"?
The holiday's celebration of freedom contrasts with Lorde's experience of this in American society.
What is racial inequality?