Curated OER
Troublesome Word Pairs
This worksheet helps to understand when to use commonly confused words. It includes definitions, writing exercises, and questions that require paraphrasing the meaning of sentences. A good exercise for middle schoolers, or review for...
Curated OER
Bad or Badly: A Troublesome Pair
In this grammar worksheet, students learn about the differences between adverbs and adjectives. They learn when to use "bad", an adjective, and when to use "badly", an adverb. Students then fill in the blanks in the 5 sentences using...
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That Troublesome Pair
In this grammar activity, students write lie or lay in each of the 12 sentences in order to make the sentence complete. Students are also asked to define lie and lay.
Curated OER
Troublesome Word Pairs
Students examine how to know the difference between the words in the troublesome word pairs and identify the words in sentences. They then write their own sentences using the correct word from the word pairs.
Curated OER
Total English Upper Intermediate: Troublesome Words!
In this misspelled words practice worksheet, students review their proofreading skills as they examine 22 sentences and make corrections.
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A Troublesome Portage
In this portage learning exercise, learners read a 1 page article on a troublesome portage, find the 5 words listed in the paragraph indicated, label each words part of speech and then define each word. Students imagine they are one of...
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Few and Less: A Confusing Pair
In this grammar worksheet, students learn the difference between the words "few" and "less" as well as adverbs and adjectives. They then answer the 14 questions on the page by inserting either few/fewer or less in the blank.
Curated OER
Troublesome Word Pairs
In this troublesome learning exercise, students complete several activities to define the correct usage for words that are easily confused in meaning or spelling.
Reed Novel Studies
Ruby Holler: Novel Study
A journey of a lifetime awaits you in Ruby Holler. Troublesome orphaned twins pair up with an older couple for a magical adventure. However, the journey must begin with the pairs staying together in Ruby Holler. Scholars soon learn...
Curated OER
Oh Look, You're Fluent!
Young scholars practice decoding unknown words and improving their fluency. They review using cover-up sticks to decode unknown words while reading. They practice sentences and a short story to increase their fluency. They work in...
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Good and Well
In this good and well usage worksheet, students read for information and determine comprehension. In this fill in the blanks worksheet, students complete twenty-three sentences.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Notorious Confusables
This quiz asks students to read a sentence and type the correct word, from the pair given, into the box and click "answer' to see if they are correct. Links are provided to a tutorial, a list of quizzes, and "Guide to Grammar and Writing."
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Notorious Confusables #2
In this quiz, students read a sentence and type in the correct word choice, from the pair given, into the box provided. Links are provided for a tutorial, a list of quizzes, and "Guide to Grammar and Writing."