Common Core: 4th Grade English Language Arts : Correctly Use Frequently Confused Words: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1.G

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Example Question #1 : Correctly Use Frequently Confused Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.G

Fill in the blank with the correct word. 

Megan wants to go to the zoo, __________. 

Possible Answers:

All choices are correct

to

too

two 

Correct answer:

too

Explanation:

All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer. 

"Two" is the written form of the number 

"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place. 

"Too" can be used to mean also.

Based on these meanings, "too" is the correct answer.

"Megan wants to go to the zoo, too."

Example Question #2 : Correctly Use Frequently Confused Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.G

Fill in the blank with the correct word. 

Adley wants to go play in the park, ____________. 

Possible Answers:

too

two

to

All choices are correct

Correct answer:

too

Explanation:

All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer. 

"Two" is the written form of the number 2

"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place. 

"Too" can be used to mean also.

Based on these meanings, "too" is the correct answer.

"Adley wants to go play in the park, too. "

Example Question #3 : Correctly Use Frequently Confused Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.G

Fill in the blank with the correct word. 

There are __________ many people in line to get into the concert. 

Possible Answers:

too

to

All choices are correct

two

Correct answer:

too

Explanation:

All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer. 

"Two" is the written form of the number 2

"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place. 

"Too" can be used to mean also or a higher degree than is desirable.

Based on these meanings, "too" is the correct answer.

"There are too many people in line to get into the concert."

Example Question #4 : Correctly Use Frequently Confused Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.G

Fill in the blank with the correct word. 

Next year Hannah's dog will turn ___________. 

Possible Answers:

too

two

All choices are correct

to

Correct answer:

two

Explanation:

All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer. 

"Two" is the written form of the number 2

"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place. 

"Too" can be used to mean also.

Based on these meanings, "two" is the correct answer.

"Next year Hannah's dog will turn two." 

Example Question #5 : Correctly Use Frequently Confused Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.G

Fill in the blank with the correct word. 

We got invited to the party to celebrate Charlie turning ___________. 

Possible Answers:

All choices are correct

two

too

to

Correct answer:

two

Explanation:

All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer. 

"Two" is the written form of the number 2

"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place. 

"Too" can be used to mean also.

Based on these meanings, "two" is the correct answer.

"We got invited to the party to celebrate Charlie turning two. "

Example Question #6 : Correctly Use Frequently Confused Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.G

Fill in the blank with the correct word. 

Tim is going to go over to ____________ house after school today to watch a movie. 

Possible Answers:

they're

there

their

Correct answer:

their

Explanation:

All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer. 

They're means they are. 

There means in, at, or to that place or position.

Their means belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

Based on these means, "their" is the correct answer. 

"Tim is going to go over to their house after school today to watch a movie. "

Example Question #7 : Correctly Use Frequently Confused Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.G

Fill in the blank with the correct word. 

Please put the potatoes over __________. 

Possible Answers:

they're

their

there

Correct answer:

there

Explanation:

All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer. 

They're means they are. 

There means in, at, or to that place or position.

Their means belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

Based on these means, "there" is the correct answer. 

"Please put the potatoes over __________. "

Example Question #8 : Correctly Use Frequently Confused Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.G

Fill in the blank with the correct word. 

Tomorrow morning, ____________ going to hunt easter eggs around the neighborhood. 

Possible Answers:

their

there

they're

Correct answer:

they're

Explanation:

All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer. 

They're means they are. 

There means in, at, or to that place or position.

Their means belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

Based on these means, "they're" is the correct answer. 

"Tomorrow morning, they're going to hunt easter eggs around the neighborhood."

Example Question #9 : Correctly Use Frequently Confused Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.G

Fill in the blank with the correct word. 

Tomorrow night, ______________ going to play flashlight tag in the woods. 

Possible Answers:

there

they're

their

Correct answer:

they're

Explanation:

All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer. 

They're means they are. 

There means in, at, or to that place or position.

Their means belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

Based on these means, "they're" is the correct answer. 

"Tomorrow night, they're going to play flashlight tag in the woods.  "

Example Question #10 : Correctly Use Frequently Confused Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.G

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

Doug and Courtney are going to ride _________ bikes over to our house tomorrow. 

Possible Answers:

their

they're

there

Correct answer:

their

Explanation:

All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer. 

They're means they are. 

There means in, at, or to that place or position.

Their means belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

Based on these means, "their" is the correct answer. 

"Doug and Courtney are going to ride _________ bikes over to our house tomorrow.  "

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