This week we talked about four sets of confusing words. Now it’s time to practice using those words.
Section A: Choose the correct word for each sentence below.
1. The (led, lead) in my pencil broke.
2. Let me (led, lead) you through this maze.
3. Barbara has the (led, lead) in the school play.
4. Mark (led, lead) us on a hike yesterday.
5. The fire truck (led, lead) the Memorial Day parade.
6. I like your (red, read) shirt.
7. Have you (red, read) that book yet?
8. I think it’s a really good (red, read).
9. I’ll (red, read) the directions while you drive.
10. Look at this nice (red, read) apple.
11. My sister has a (lose, loose) tooth.
12. Don’t tie that knot too (lose, loose).
13. I don’t want to (lose, loose) the boat.
14. The board in this fence is (lose, loose).
15. Did you (lose, loose) some money?
16. I have read all his books (accept, except) the first one.
17. Can you (accept, except) my apology?
18. This store will (accept, except) credit cards or cash.
19. Tom plays every sport (accept, except) football.
20. Mom walks to work (accept, except) when it’s raining.
Answers: 1-lead; 2-lead; 3-lead; 4-led; 5-led; 6-red; 7-read; 8-read; 9-read; 10-red; 11-loose;12-loose;13-lose;14-loose; 15-lose; 16-except; 17-accept; 18-accept; 19-except; 20-except.