Commonly Confused Words
Choose the correct homophone in the parentheses ().
Not many people (know, no) how fast Kira is.
know
Choose the correct meaning of the ALL CAPS word.
Don't be CARELESS when you carry something hot.
A. without care
B. able to care
C. full of care
D. having care
A. without care
What is the meaning of "go another round" as used in the sentence below.
The lion doesn't want to go another round with the elephants.
A. give up
B. walk in a loop
C. run in a circle
D. fight again
D. fight again
Select the synonym for the ALL CAPS word within the sentence.
My doctor ASKED me about my diet.
A. answered
B. questioned
C. told
D. informed
B. questioned
Choose the meaning of the italicized simile or metaphor.
The stick in Ollie's mouth was a sword, knocking over one object after another.
A. The stick was heavy.
B. The stick was dangerous.
C. Ollie was dangerous.
D. The stick was made of metal.
B. The stick was dangerous.
Choose the correct homophone in the parentheses ().
They (wood, would) not want to compete against her if they did!
would
I decided to compose a letter to Jesse B.
The prefix com- means "with," and the root poser means "to put or set down."
What is the meaning of compose as used in the sentence?
A. to think
B. to write
C. to talk
D. to mail
B. to write
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in the sentence in ALL CAPS.
I was ALL EARS when Mia shared her news.
A. feeling my ears grow
B. getting a headache
C. listening carefully
D. unable to hear
C. listening carefully
Select the synonym for the ALL CAPS word within the sentence.
She said that healthy food can also be TASTY.
A. sweet
B. sour
C. enjoyable
D. delicious
D. delicious
Choose the meaning of the italicized simile or metaphor.
The plates on the table became flying saucers that Alicia had to dodge.
A. Flying saucers came from outer space.
B. Alicia had to play dodge ball.
C. Alicia had to fly across the kitchen.
D. Plates flew through the air.
D. Plates flew through the air.
Choose the correct homophone in the parentheses ().
(Their, There, They're) goal is for Kira to beat her own game.
Their
Dear Jesse B., I just read a biography about you.
The prefix bio- means "life," and the root graph means "write."
What is the meaning of biography as used in the sentence?
A. writing about the life of an actor
B. writing about someone else's life
C. writing about the beauty of life
D. writing about how to live your life
B. writing about someone else's life
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in the sentence in ALL CAPS.
Mia said, "I've just heard it FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH. Our school is going to have an auction to raise money."
A. from a horse trainer
B. from an animal doctor
C. from the mouth of a horse
D. from a trustworthy person
D. from a trustworthy person
Select the synonym for the ALL CAPS word within the sentence.
She gave me a few INTERESTING recipes.
A. dull
B. exciting
C. boring
D. tiring
B. exciting
Choose the meaning of the italicized simile or metaphor.
Salad covered the floor like a large blanket.
A. The salad was warm.
B. The salad tasted awful.
C. There was a large blanket on the floor.
D. A layer of salad covered the floor.
D. A layer of salad covered the floor.
Which sentence has the ALL CAPS homophones spelled correctly?
A. Kira spends at least TWO HOURS at the pool every day.
B. Kira spends at least TOO HOURS at the pool every day.
C. Kira spends at least TO OURS at the pool every day.
D. Kira spends at least TWO OURS at the pool every day.
A. Kira spends at least TWO HOURS at the pool every day.
Your life story inspires me and many other fans.
The prefix in- can mean "within," and the root spir means "breathe."
What is the meaning of inspires as used in the sentence?
A. causes people to become alive
B. causes a heavy wind to blow
C. causes people to faint
D. causes strong lungs
A. causes people to become alive
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in the sentence in ALL CAPS.
I HELD MY TONGUE even though I knew that Mia probably found out from her mom, our school principal.
A. kept quiet
B. grabbed my tongue
C. stuck out my tongue
D. made a funny face
A. kept quiet
Select the antonym for the ALL CAPS word within the sentence.
Is it IMPORTANT to eat foods that have protein?
A. unnecessary
B. required
C. needed
D. helpful
A. unnecessary
Choose the meaning of the italicized simile or metaphor.
The floor was as sticky as glue.
A. Glue covered the floor.
B. The floor was a glue stick.
C. The floor was very sticky.
D. Glue made the floor sticky.
C. The floor was very sticky.
Which sentence has the ALL CAPS homophones spelled correctly?
A. ITS not easy to be THERE each day after school.
B. ITS not easy to be THEIR each day after school.
C. IT'S not easy to be THEY'RE each day after school.
D. IT'S not easy to be THERE each day after school.
D. IT'S not easy to be THERE each day after school.
I hear you are a very benevolent person, giving to many charities.
The prefix bene- means "well," and the root velle means "wish."
What is the meaning of benevolent as used in the sentence?
A. surrounded by good people
B. showing good will to others
C. liked by many good people
D. hoping others are good
B. showing good will to others
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in the sentence in ALL CAPS.
Mia is HEAD AND SHOULDERS ABOVE ME at cooking. I suggested that she bake a cake to sell at the auction.
A. much taller than I am
B. much better than I am
C. standing above me
D. faster than I am
B. much better than I am
Select the antonym for the ALL CAPS word within the sentence.
Can you GET protein from meat, eggs, and fish?
A. gather
B. gain
C. lose
D. collect
C. lose
Choose the meaning of the italicized simile or metaphor.
Alicia was a whirlwind as she cleaned up the mess.
A. Alicia spun wildly.
B. Alicia worked quickly.
C. Alicia was getting tired.
D. Alicia was breathing hard.
B. Alicia worked quickly.