Commonly Confused Words
That was too/ to good.
What is TOO?
The cover featured a long row of windmills—though at the time I had no idea what a windmill was. All I saw were tall white towers with three blades spinning like a giant fan. They looked like the pinwheel toys Geoffrey and I once made as kids.
What is AN INFORMATIONAL TEXT?
After the incident, they were never seen again __
What is A PERIOD?
This game of Jeopardy is as easy as shooting fish in a barrel!
What is SIMILE?
As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results.
What is ETHOS / CREDIBILITY?
I love they're/ their style.
What is THEIR?
“I volunteer!” I gasp. “I volunteer as tribute!”
What is A NOVEL?
Fiction is also an acceptable answer!
Michelle asked ___ What was the incident? __
What are QUOTATION MARKS?
You snore louder than a freight train!
What is HYPERBOLE?
They've worked against everything we've worked so hard to build, and they don't care who gets hurt in the process. Make no mistake, they're the enemy, and they won't stop until we're all destroyed.
What is PATHOS/ EMOTION?
It's / its the style for me.
What is IT'S?
are laughing, and somewhere children shout;
But there is no joy in Mudville—mighty Casey has struck out.
What is POETRY?
Fredward ate 32 slices of pizza ____ with no napkins.
What is A COMMA?
Time is money!
What is METAPHOR?
If my years as a Marine taught me anything, it's that caution is the best policy in this sort of situation.
What is ETHOS/ CREDIBILITY?
Dear Principle/ Principal Robinson,
I am writing to you to advocate for a swim team. We could swim in near by pond and befriend the geese population.
What is PRINCIPAL?
Blood red were his spurs in the golden noon; wine-red was his velvet coat;
When they shot him down on the highway,
Down like a dog on the highway,
And he lay in his blood on the highway, with a bunch of lace at his throat.
What is POETRY?
Fredward's hands were so greasy from the pizza, that he couldn't grasp the doorknob ____ Fredward was trapped inside for 4 days.
What is A PERIOD?
The stars danced in the night sky.
What is PERSONIFICATION?
Demand for the product has decreased for the past three years, and this year's sales figures are at an all-time low. It's time to research other options.
What is LOGOS/ LOGIC?
After June 17th, I am through/ thru with school!
What is THROUGH?
This is the story of the great war that Rikki-tikki-tavi fought single-handed, through the bath-rooms of the big bungalow in Segowlee cantonment
What is A SHORT STORY?
Fiction is also an acceptable answer.
Angela confessed, "My Mom told me _Jon, If you wear that color shirt, you will be mistaken for fire-hydrant_ but I didn't listen. I guess I learned my lesson."
What is SINGLE QUOTATION MARKS?
The burning wood hissed and crackled
What is ONOMATOPOEIA?
There's no price that can be placed on peace of mind. Our advanced security systems will protect the well-being of your family so that you can sleep soundly at night.
What is PATHOS/ EMOTION?