Commonly confused words

Question 1

Give examples of how the words affect and effect are used

Answer 1

The amount of sleep I get affects my mood the next day.

High unemployment is one effect of the economic downturn.

Question 2

Give examples of how the words accept and except are used

Answer 2

I accept your apology.

Everyone except Jim was wearing red.

Question 3

Give examples of how the words break and brake are used

Answer 3

I need my brakes fixed.

Did your pencil break?

Question 4

Give examples of how the words breath and breathe are used

Answer 4

Take a deep breath, please.

We get oxygen when we breathe.

Question 5

Give examples of how the words complement and compliment are used

Answer 5

The teacher gave me a compliment.

That shirt complements your eyes.

Question 6

Examples of how the words conscious and conscience are used

Answer 6

My conscience is telling me to do the right thing.

I am conscious of the fact that we are running out of time.

Question 7

Give examples of how the words its and it’s are used

Answer 7

It’s raining out.

The police force has responsibility to protect its community.

Question 8

Give examples of how the words loose and lose are used

Answer 8

I don’t want to lose my wallet.

My pants are too loose.

Question 9

Examples of how the words principal and principle are used

Answer 9

We have a principal in our school.

One of my principles to live by is honesty.

Question 10

Give examples of how the words persecute and prosecute are used

Answer 10

The man was prosecuted for bank robbery.

During the holocaust used people were persecuted.

Question 11

Temples of how the words cite site and sight are used

Answer 11

Hates the sight of blood.
The construction site is fenced in.
You need to cite each quotation.

Question 12

Examples of how other words then and then are used

Answer 12

He’s much taller than I am.

First will go to dinner. Then we will go to the movies.

Question 13

Examples of how other words they’re their and there are used

Answer 13

There are cookies in the jar.
Their car is brand new.
They’re going to Florida for spring break.

Question 14

Examples of other words through and threw are used

Answer 14

He threw the ball.

I didn’t think you’d fall through with the deal.

Question 15

Give examples of have the words too two and too are used

Answer 15

I went to school.
He was too happy.
I own two dogs.

Question 16

Give examples of how other words weather and whether are used

Answer 16

Weather New York is unpredictable.

I didn’t know whether to marry him or not.

Question 17

Give examples of how the words witch and which are used

Answer 17

The witch stirred her cauldron.

I don’t know which candy to choose.

Question 18

Give an example of how the words your end you’re are used

Answer 18

They’re not your cup of tea.

“You’re stupid,” she said.

Question 19

Give an example of how the words less and fewer or used

Answer 19

I have less homework than you.

There are fewer nails in that box.