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#1. February 19, 2014
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#2. Commonly Confused Words
by Barbara J. Feldman
https://www.surfnetkids.com/commonly_confused_words.htm
Commonly Confused Words Printable (** for premium members only)
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When your sheep’s wool is long and curly, do you sheer it or shear it? When tired, do you lay down or lie down for a nap? Even native English speakers can be confused by homonyms and words that some teachers call “confusables.”
About: Grammar: Index of Commonly Confused Words
About.com’s Grammar and Composition Guide, Richard Nordquist, defines over 200 sets of commonly confused words. From A (“A, An, And”) to Y (“Your, You’re”), each word is defined, an example provided, and a few practice fill-in-the-blank sentences included. Don’t miss The Big Quiz, which tests 50 sets of “confusables.” To view the quiz without any ads (or to print it), use the Print icon in the upper right-hand corner.
Daily Writing Tips: Misused Words
“If most people’s employment of the word ‘literally’ doesn’t drive you mad, you’re probably guilty of a few misuses yourself. It’s one of the most common complaints of the grammar-savvy.” Daily Writing Tips is a delightful blog about writing skills. This particular page is an index to all their posts about misused words. It is full of treasures such as “Epiphany or Mere Realization”, “Hordes of People Shouldn’t Hoard”, and “Literally the Worst Mistake You Could Ever Make.” Related categories (listed in the left-hand menu) include Spelling, Vocabulary and Grammar 101.
Grammar Book: Confusing Words and Homonyms
Jane Straus, author of “The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation,” provides four pages of words that frequently cause confusion. Some words are simply defined, but others include grammar rules, sample sentences, and the occasional usage chart. The site also includes two interactive ten-question quizzes on the subject. To find them, click on Quizzes in the nav menu, and look for More Confusing Words and Homonyms Quiz 1 and Quiz 2.
… Click to continue Commonly Confused Words .
#3. Printables Club Members Also Get …
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Commonly Confused Words Printable
Homophones Printable
SAT Vocabulary Printable
Vocabulary Games Printable
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#4. Related Games
100 Most Common SAT Words
https://www.surfnetkids.com/games/100_most_common_sat_words.htm
Homophones Quiz
https://www.surfnetkids.com/games/homophones_quiz.htm
#5. Surfing the Calendar
Pluto Discovered
Feb 18, 1930
Ansel Adams’ Birthday
Feb 20, 1902
First American Orbits the Earth
Feb 20, 1962
First Steam Train Travels 10 Miles
Feb 21, 1804
George Washington’s Birthday
Feb 22, 1732
Steve Irwin’s Birthday
Feb 22, 1962
Siege of the Alamo Begins
Feb 23, 1836
Scientists Announce Dolly, Cloned From an Adult Sheep
Feb 23, 1997
Wilhelm Grimm’s Birthday (one of the Grimm Brothers)
Feb 24, 1786
George Harrison’s Birthday
Feb 25, 1943
#6. Quote of the Week
“Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.” ~~ Helen Keller ~~ (June 27, 1880 – June 1, 1968) American author, deaf blind activist, lecturer. You can read more Helen Keller quotes and a short biography by clicking the links.
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