Easily Confused Words
When someone gives you advice, is it counsel or council?
Counsel
What does the word "exacerbate" mean? a) To soothe b) To alleviate c) To worsen d) To remedy
c. To worsen
"To infinity and beyond!" This line is associated with which animated character?
What part of speech is the word "book" in the sentence, "She read a fascinating book last night"?
Noun
When speaking of distance, is it further or farther?
Farther
What does the word "cacophony" refer to? a) Harmony b) Peacefulness c) A mixture of sounds d) Silence
c. A mixture of sounds
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." Who is known for saying this?
Muhammad Ali
Identify the part of speech for the word "quickly" in the sentence, "He ran quickly to catch the bus."
Adverb
Does medicine come with side affects or side effects?
effects
Which word describes a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules? a) Meticulous b) Thorough c) Pedantic d) Careless
a. meticulous
"I'll Huff, and I'll Puff, and I'll Blow your house in!"
The Big Bad Wolf
In the sentence, "The cat chased the mouse," what part of speech is the word "chased"?
Verb
Which is used in a comparison between two things, then or than?
than
What is the meaning of the word "ubiquitous"? a) Limited b) Scarce c) Present, appearing, or found everywhere d) Hidden
c. Present, appearing or found everywhere
Would you be mine, could you be mine, won't you be my neighbor?
Mr. Rogers
What part of speech is the word "beautiful" in the sentence, "She admired the beautiful sunset"?
Adjective
If someone is being rude to you, will it affect your day or effect your day?
affect
What is the definition of chateau? a). an expensive drink. b). a home for animals c). a large country house/mansion or d). a bridge in France.
c. a large country house/mansion
Look for the Bare Necessities, the simple Bare Necessities
The Jungle Book
Identify the part of speech for the word "and" in the sentence, "She likes to read and write."
Conjuction