In Class Readings
Commonly Confused Words
Simple and Silly
You Know What I’m Saying
Are You Serious?
100
A Threat to Justice Anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
Who is Martin Luther King—What is the Letter from the Birmingham Jail
100
It is time to (altar) or (alter) the direction in which we are traveling.
What is alter (to change) (altar) is a table in a church
100
What state did the Boston Tea Party take place in?
What is Massachusetts.
100
Which of these words mean “feeling great appreciation”? a) Greatful b) Grateful c) Gratefull
What is b. Grateful
100
Name the three primary colors
What are red, yellow and blue.
200
Windows were opened again. Lights went on in many apartments. The assailant got into his car and drove away.
What is 38 who saw murder---Who is Kitty Genovese
200
I had to (appraise) or (apprise) her of the situation.
What is apprise (to inform) Appraise—means to assess
200
If it’s 12:00 noon in Florida right now, what time is it in New York?
What is 12:00 Noon.
200
Everyone has heard the phrase “i before e except after c” – but which of these words defies this rule? a) Science b) Policies c) Species d) All of the above
What is D, all of the above.
200
What fictional character has sharp incisors, bites on necks, and drinks blood for food?
Who is Dracula
300
In 2008, an undergraduate at Louisiana Technical College killed two people and herself in a classroom.
What is, Should Guns be Allowed on College Campuses.
300
It was difficult to (bare) or (bear) the weight of such a difficult situation.
What is bear (to carry; to put up with Bare (means naked)
300
What does the E in e-mail stand for?
What is electronic
300
“I consulted an attorney _____ I met in New York.” Which of these “who” words is the correct grammatical usage? a) Who b) whom
What is B. Whom
300
Kermit the Frog is deeply loved by this Muppet.
Who is Miss Piggy
400
The United States is a nation of immigrants. In ways both large and small, immigrants have contributed to American Culture.
What is: Should American Citizenship be a Birthright.
400
Many people often see (bazaar) (bizarre) things in their lifetime.
What is bizarre (strange) Bazaar (is a market)
400
What cube did Ernie Rubik’s invent?
What is the Rubik’s Cube.
400
When your favorite team doesn’t win the game, they a) Lose b) Loose
What is A. Lose
400
How many of each animal did Moses take on the Ark
What is none. Noah took the animals on the Ark
500
I am not sure if it was spring or summer time. It was warm and there were no leaves on the ground that much I remember. Colorful autumn leaves would not have mattered because where I lived, there were no trees.
What is Professor Sewell’s Story.
500
I always (compliment) (complement) him on how well he is raising his son.
What is compliment (to praise or express approval; an admiring remark) (complement ) means to add to so as to improve; an addition that improves something
500
Spell the word 40
What is Forty
500
What is the past tense of the word “lie”? a) Lay b) Laid c) All of the above
What is A. Lay
500
Pancho Villa was a revolutionary in which country?
What is Mexico