Exploring vocabulary - Muschla Gary R. 2012

Two states
Easily confused words, II

These were the last two states admitted to the United States. What states are they?

To answer the question, read each sentence below. If the underlined word is used correctly, write the letter for correct in the space above the sentence number at the bottom of the page. If the underlined word is not used correctly, write the letter for incorrect. You will need to divide the letters into words. Some letters are provided.

1. My mom can advice us what to do next on our project.

O. correct

A. incorrect

2. Tim is my friend and alley.

I. correct

A. incorrect

3. I won’t quit until I solve this problem.

I. correct

F. incorrect

4. A soft bed and lots of love will help a puppy adopt to his new home.

O. correct

K. incorrect

5. James can throw a baseball further than his brother Jon.

E. correct

I. incorrect

6. Brittany’s mother warned her not to lose her key.

L. correct

S. incorrect

7. Ali did not expect his surprise birthday party.

S. correct

G. incorrect

8. The wooden beam had to be set at the proper angel.

C. correct

H. incorrect

9. Jill and her mom were going to the mall.

A. correct

E. incorrect

10. The creature that stepped off the spaceship had human characteristics.

W. correct

L. incorrect