COMMONLY CONFUSED WORDS
A stranger in an black suit knocked on my neighbor's door and handed him a plane manila envelope.
What is A stranger in A black suit knocked on my neighbor's door and handed him a PLAIN manila envelope.
For lonely uncle Russ, holidays are the worst time of the year.
What is For lonely Uncle Russ, holidays are the worst time of the year.
The author of The Old Man and the Sea
Who is Ernest Hemingway
She renamed herself. She wears a brightly colored, yellow-and-orange, ankle-length dress that is inappropriate for the warm weather.
Who is Dee
You're new car has been inspected and registered, so it's already to drive.
What is YOUR new car has been inspected and registered, so it's ALL READY to drive.
Did you know they're going to tear down the old school on second street?
What is Did you know they're going to tear down the old school on Second Street?
The author of The Scarlet Letter
Who is Nathaniel Hawthorne
The head priest of the Hill People. He could be considered the guardian figure.
Who is John (the father)
Our psychology instructor should of canceled the last class before the holiday, for less than six students showed up.
Our psychology instructor should HAVE canceled the last class before the holiday, for FEWER than six students showed up.
I'm going to have to repeat sociology 101.
What is I'm going to have to repeat Sociology 101.
The author of "The Road Not Taken"
Who is Robert Frost
A sincere, sensitive, young black man of below-average intelligence. His lawyer calls him a “hog.”
Who is Jefferson
Whether or not I take that course depends on whose teaching it and how much righting is required.
What is Whether or not I take that course depends on WHO'S teaching it and how much WRITING is required.
Maria said, "the directions call for a pinch of sugar in the stew."
What is Maria said, "The directions call for a pinch of sugar in the stew."
The author of The Crucible
Who is Arthur Miller
The master of Thornfield. A wealthy, passionate person with a dark secret that provides much of the novel’s suspense.
Who is Edward Rochester
Beside the twins, the Fosters have three other children -more then anyone else on the block.
What is BESIDES the twins, the Fosters have three other children-more THAN anyone else on the block.
The company has to pay double time when it calls employees in to work on extra shift on sunday.
What is The company has to pay double time when it calls employees in to work on extra shift on Sunday.
The author of To Kill a Mockingbird
Who is Harper Lee
A Nigerian student in love with a character. He is very proud of his African heritage.
Who is Joseph Asagai