Words have power, and knowing what words to use is essential to a writer's effective communication. English is full of words that look or sound the same or similar but have different meanings. In this lesson, let's deal with commonly confused words.
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The Case of the Confused Cupcakes (Example for the following activity) It was a fine day at the Knight’s School of Culinary Confusion, where every student was guaranteed to learn how to bake something… probably edible.
Ms. Crumb, the head chef, burst into the kitchen yelling,
“Everyone, (their / there / they’re) cupcakes are on (they’re / there / their) way to the judges’ table—no, wait, (they’re / there / their) the judges, and (their / there / they’re) cupcakes are… oh never mind!”
“Ms. Crumb,” said Leo, “I can’t find my (flour / flower)!”
“That’s because (you’re / your) supposed to (knead / need) the dough, not (knead / need) it emotionally!” she barked.
Now it's your turn! Can you choose the correct words in a confusing story? Click here to go to the activity.
ACE Writing Skills: Commonly Confused Words
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Words have power, and knowing what words to use is essential to a writer's effective communication. English is full of words that look or sound the same or similar but have different meanings. In this lesson, let's deal with commonly confused words.
CLICK IT!
The Case of the Confused Cupcakes (Example for the following activity) It was a fine day at the Knight’s School of Culinary Confusion, where every student was guaranteed to learn how to bake something… probably edible. Ms. Crumb, the head chef, burst into the kitchen yelling, “Everyone, (their / there / they’re) cupcakes are on (they’re / there / their) way to the judges’ table—no, wait, (they’re / there / their) the judges, and (their / there / they’re) cupcakes are… oh never mind!” “Ms. Crumb,” said Leo, “I can’t find my (flour / flower)!” “That’s because (you’re / your) supposed to (knead / need) the dough, not (knead / need) it emotionally!” she barked.
Now it's your turn! Can you choose the correct words in a confusing story? Click here to go to the activity.