Commonly confused words
Should queue or cue go in the blank?
The lights turned green - my __ to drive.
cue
What do you call the first paragraph of any essay?
Introduction
What is the subject?
My parents bought a new home.
parents
Place the Comma(s):
Crystal wants to go home but Sarah doesn't want to leave yet.
Tegan wants to go home, but Sarah doesn't want to leave yet.
She has (sang/sung) that song before.
sung
Should lose or loose go in the blank?
These jeans are too___... I need a belt.
loose
A simple rule: If your pants are too big, they are loose; if you misplace them, you lose them.
How many paragraphs do you typically have in a traditional essay?
5
What is the verb in the sentence?
I dropped my phone twice today.
dropped
Place the comma(s) after....
I wanted to go to Texas Roadhouse; however Nate told me that Outback Steakhouse is better.
I wanted to go to Texas Roadhouse; however, Nate told me that Outback Steakhouse is better.
By the end of the trip, I had (ran/run) five miles.
run
Should lay or lie be used below?
Please __ the book on the table.
lie
"LAy" takes a direct object (pLAce); "LIe" (recLIne) does not
An essay's conclusion should resemble the ____.
introduction
Identify the adjective in this sentence:
It's a dirty whiteboard, but it's our whiteboard.
Dirty
Place the comma(s) after....
After I got home from school I ate food and took a nap
After I got home from school, I ate food and took a nap
My mom and dad (wear/wears) glasses.
wear
Led or Lead: He _ the blind man to the ice cream shop.
Led
What part of the essay is this an example of: Some people say that Apple devices are the best; however, Android is the best product due to its affordability, user-friendly interface, and battery life.
Counterclaim
What is the verb?
They were late for school.
were
Place the comma(s)...
Alyson didn't study yet still passed the test.
Alyson didn't study, yet still passed the test.
There (is/are) thirty-one days in July.
are
Accept or Except: Would you like to ____ this mission?
Accept
In a persuasive essay, the conclusion paragraph should restate the thesis, summarize key points, and have a ______
call to action
Identify the verb in this sentence
Mrs. Bailey, Mr. Morrison, and Ms. Ada are English teachers at my school.
are
Place the comma(s)...
My favorite food chicken alfredo is on the menu!
My favorite food, chicken alfredo, is on the menu!
Catherine or Crystal (is/are) is bringing snacks to the metting.
is