Commonly Confused Words
Affected or Effected
The flood greatly_______ the crops.
Affected
It means to change someone or something whereas effect is the result of the change.
She completed her assignment ahead of the deadline.
The word “she” is what part of speech?
What is pronoun
A term used to say what you are going to do or what is going to happen.
Keywords: "going to"
What is "Finna"
What was the name of the story and author that was narrated by "Mama," an African American woman living in the rural South, who is visited by her eldest daughter, Dee, who has become distanced from the family’s way of life?
"Everyday Use" by Alice Walker
Tuskegee University is located in this state, which was also home to the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
what is alabama
Advised or advice
Dr. Bond ______ the class to start on the essay before it got too late.
advised
Advise is to recommend and advice is guidance
The difficult exam challenged all of the students.
The word “difficult” is what part of speech?
What is adjective
This term is usually used to address someone or is a word of endearment.
What is "Twin"?
What were 3 of the Langston Hugh poems we read in class?
“Remember”, “I, Too”, "Democracy”, “Harlem”, “Let America be America Again”, or “Christ in Alabama”
This scientist and Tuskegee professor was famous for his work with peanuts and crop rotation.
Who is George Washington Carver?
Capital or Capitol
The class went on a school trip to see the US _____ and learn about congressional procedures.
Capitol
A capitol is a building in which the legislative body of government meets.
She excelled in her studies, although she faced numerous challenges throughout the semester.
The word “although” is what part of speech?
What is conjunction
This term is used to describe something, usually an outfit, in a positive way.
What is "Trim"
Who steps in horse manure and rubs his boots on the white rug in the de Spain masion?
Abner Snope
This man, born a slave, became the first principal of Tuskegee University in 1881.
Who is Booker T. Washington
The student’s enthusiastically participated in the debate competition.
The word “enthusiastically“ is what part of speech?
What is adverb
This term is used to describe the weather, usually heard in the northeastern region.
What is "Brick" or "Mad Brick"?
What were the names of the brothers in "Lives; Not Close Enough for Comfort"?
David and Will Bardeen
The Tuskegee University Chapel, a landmark on campus, is known for its unique architecture and was designed by this famous architect.
what is Paul Rudolph
Comprise or comprose
Fifty states _______ the United States of America.
Compose
Comprise means to include particular parts or numbers; compose means to make up
The discussion took place amidst the ongoing protests on campus.
The word “amidst” is what part of speech
What is preposition
These terms are used to describe a "cool guy" or someone who's an all-around favorite amongst their peers and community. They are used in the southern California region.
Double points if you get one or more terms correct.
What is a "Joint" or " Hood trophy"
What is the reading about a journalist who began using the training techniques she learned with animals, with all the people in her life, including her mother, her friends, her students, and even the clerk at the post office?
"What Shamu Taught Me About a Happy Marriage" by Amy Sutherland
Tuskegee University is home to this historic training program for African American pilots during World War II
what is the tuskegee airmen