Commonly Confused
I like Science more (then/than) I like math.
Than
particularly juicy or sought-after gossip or info.
Tea
I was going to buy the last donut, but Johnny (beat/beaten) me to it .
Beat
Describe the antagonist of Red Dirt Witch.
A white woman with Red Hair
The wheel on the wagon fell off because the screw was (loose/lose).
Loose
phrase used frequently by close female friends who share a special bond with others.
Sis
The glass (broke/broken) after being run over by a car.
Broke
What poem did Countee Cullen write?
"Yet I Do Marvel."
Before Ashley (lies/lays) down to take a nap, she always (lies,lays) her bracelet on her dresser
(Lies, Lays)
Being extremely irritated by someone, something, or even a situation.
Pressed
Sarah (did/done) did everything she had on her list to do.
Did
What would you say “I, too” demonstrates?
Demonstrates the racism faced by a black man.
Jake told me he was excited to go (to,too,two) the concert this weekend and see (too,two,to) famous artists perform.
To, Two
When you are being over the top, excessive, dramatic, mostly over nothing.
Extra
Tommy was mad Sarah (hid/hidden) the last pack of cookies on the top shelf.
Hid
What was the secret the author of ‘Lives; Not close enough for comfort” kept from his brother for so long?
He is gay
Parents don’t like rap music because it has a negative (effect/affect) on their children.
Both (trick question)
in agreement with a statement and can also be used as a compliment. Mainly used by black women or minority members of the LGBTQ community
Periodt/Purr
After running a marathon, Zack (drank/drunk) a whole gallon of water.
Drank
This is a quote from which poem? we the wheel turning cotton to make the nation move.
"All Y'all Really From Alabama"