Using Confusing Words Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: L.4.1.G

Core Standard
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No matter how smart we are or think we are there are vocabulary words that stump us from time to time. As you the work of others, you will often come across this every few pages. As you read more work from that author, the occurrences will be less frequently as we learn the vernacular of that author. There are also word pairs such as the terms (affect and effect) that will trip us up until the end of time. You should take your time to look up these words or use the context that surrounds them to better understand the meaning of the word. That are some terms that are right down perplexing for you and that is to be expected. The work that is found on this page will help students learn to start actually using these blunder words. This is a skill that takes time to develop, and you need to constantly brush up on.

Confusing Words Worksheets To Print:

All Mixed Up - Some of these might leave students scratching their heads. You will have your choice between two terms to complete each of these thoughts.

Zombie Words - What's more fun than coloring zombies? Color the zombie by the word that correctly completes the sentence.

Lots of Arms - The octopus is trying to confuse you more. Use the words on the signs the octopus is holding to complete all these thoughts.

Accept & Except - It's either to receive or exclude. Read the following sentences and decide which of those two terms is appropriate to complete this thought.

Running from Confusing Words - These words are definitely the most confusing, even for adults. Place an "x" in the box by the word that correctly completes the sentences.

Classy - Are poodles the classiest dog you can think of? Color the poodle pink if the underlined word is the correctly used in the sentence. Color the poodle blue if the underlined word is used improperly.

Going to the Movie - Cut and paste the correct confusing word in the box to complete the sentences. All the terms are found in film markers at the bottom of this worksheet.

Shady and Shades - Color the circle by the correct confusing word that will complete the sentence correctly.

Caveman - Use the confusing words found in the rocks and write the correct word on the line to complete the sentences.

Rafting with Common Words - Draw a line from the paddle containing a word on the left to the boat containing the correct definition of the word on the right.

Flipping For It - Circle the stack of pancakes beside the word that correctly completes the sentence.

Ninja's Attack - Circle the word that correctly completes the corresponding statement or thought.

Rapping - Use the word bank to fill them all up! There are eight terms that each go in one of the blanks below it.

Cheering For It - Color the megaphone purple if the underlined word is used correctly in the sentence. Color the megaphone orange if the underlined word is incorrect.

Fruity - Cut and paste the correct word (fruit) that will complete the sentence. We correlated the terms with fruits found in the produce section.

Bucking and Jumps - If the underlined word is misused rewrite the sentence. If the underlined word is used correctly write "The sentence is correct".

What to Do When You Run into Confusing Words?

There are literally thousands of words in the English language. It is almost impossible to memorize them all. Some basic ones are taught to everyone in school, but as you progress in your academic and professional life, you will start to notice many unfamiliar terms if you do not have a good vocabulary.


Fortunately, it is not necessary to memorize every word in the English language in order to know the meaning. You can also use many other techniques to guess the meaning of any confusing or unfamiliar words. Here are some tips and tricks to help you whenever you run into confusing words.


Use a Dictionary

One of the most obvious tips is to look for the meaning of the word in a dictionary. A dictionary is a book that contains all the terms of the English language along with their meanings and definitions. You can easily find any word in the dictionary and get to know the meaning of it. Dictionaries can be very helpful. It is advisable to carry a pocket-sized dictionary or download the dictionary app on your mobile phone or tablet.


Use Context Clues

There will be situations in your life where you won't be able to use a dictionary to find the meaning of a confusing word. Let's say you are giving an exam where you are not allowed to use a dictionary or mobile phone. Here, you can take help from context clues. Context clues are elements in the passage or text that help you in figuring out the meaning of the confusing word yourself. You can reread the sentence; look for synonyms or antonyms, or other such hints provided by the author.


Use Affixes

Almost all words have affixes attached to them. You can separate the root word, suffix, and prefix from the word and combine the meaning of all three to find out the meaning of the actual word.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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