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Commonly confused words worksheets
A free five-page pack: learn the rule with pictures, then sort words, find them in sentences and use them in writing, with an answer key.
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42 sec · with voice and captionsA pencil works one example of each activity, so you can see how the worksheet goes before you print it. Tap a step to jump to it. The rest of the sheet is left for your child to finish.
Read what the video says
- 0:00 Let's practice commonly confused words, step by step.
- 0:04 Some words sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. Read the whole sentence to choose the right one. For example: They're taking their dog over there.
- 0:15 Look and say: to, too, two.
- 0:18 Read each word, and write it in the right box. It's goes in the two words joined box.
- 0:25 Read each sentence. Circle the word that sounds like another word. We went to the park.
- 0:31 Choose the right word in ( ) and write it. I have two cats.
- 0:35 Great job! Now print the free worksheet, and finish the rest on your own.
The rule
The ruleSome words sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. Read the whole sentence to choose the right one.
They're taking their dog over there.
Look and say
- togo to school
- toome too!
- twotwo cats
- thereover there
- theirtheir bags
- they'rethey are playing
- youryour hat
- you'reyou are a star
Try some
We went to the park.We went to the park.Show answer
I want to come too.I want to come too.Show answer
I have two brothers.I have two brothers.Show answer
Put the box over there.Put the box over there.Show answer
The kids lost their ball.The kids lost their ball.Show answer
They're late for class.They're late for class.Show answer
Is this your coat?Is this your coat?Show answer
You're my best friend.You're my best friend.Show answer
Find the words in each sentence, then tap to check.
What the worksheets look like
Common questions
What are commonly confused words?
Some words sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. Read the whole sentence to choose the right one.
How do I teach commonly confused words?
Give each word a memory hook: there has here inside it (a place); their is for people who own something; they're has an apostrophe because a letter is missing (they are). Then read the long form aloud to check: if "they are" fits, write they're.
What mistake should I watch for?
Using there for every sound-alike, as in "there dog." Ask, "Does it show who owns it, or a place?"
What grade learns commonly confused words?
Usually 4th grade. In the Common Core it is part of L.4.1g.
