This activity 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 high...

In this easily confused words worksheet, students practice using affect and effect, can and may, learn and teach, and let and leave as they answer 29 short answer and multiple choice questions.

In this ESL troublesome words instructional activity, students fill in blanks to complete sentences, choosing from 2 words given. Students may click on an answer button for immediate feedback.

For this misspelled words practice worksheet, students review their proofreading skills as they examine 22 sentences and make corrections.

In this troublesome worksheet, learners complete several activities to define the correct usage for words that are easily confused in meaning or spelling.

In this language arts worksheet, students work on knowing when to use troublesome verbs such as lie, lay, sit and set. Printable flashcards, and a wide variety of online quizzes are embedded in this fantastic worksheet. A terrific resource!

In this portage worksheet, students 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 the men...

In these math word problem worksheets, learners help solve the mystery about 'The Cool Calculator Caper.' Students use the formula to find what time the evil wrongdoer will arrive in Point Logos.

For this grammar worksheet, 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.

In this grammar activity, 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...

Commas can be quite confusing. Young writers target troublesome grammar skills by focusing on the four most troubling uses: joining two independent clauses, separating introductory materials in a sentence, separating unnecessary...

In this spelling worksheet, students read sentences from the book Mystery in the Attic and choose which word is spelled incorrectly and then correct it. Students complete this for 5 sentences.

In these story problem worksheets, 5th graders read the story problem of 'The Case of the Troublesome Triplets.' Students then use the information from the story to help them solve the problem. Students find the money left and figure out...

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.

In this Japanese Internment Camps activity, students complete a 9 word crossword puzzle, using clues about the camps in the US. Link to additional activities included.

Your writing lessons may be all about solid arguments, but in grammar, it's all about agreement! Learners practice identifying proper and improper verb form in a worksheet focused on subject-verb agreement and indefinite pronouns.

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.

In this grammar worksheet, students choose the appropriate idiom expression to fill in the blanks in twenty-four sentences. Students discuss each idiom.

In this TAKS quiz worksheet, students take an online quiz focused on the formation of adjectives. Quiz may be graded online by clicking a link.

Another troublesome triad, 'to', 'two', and 'too'. Let's set these` frequently-confused words straight!