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Handout
Towson University

Towson University: Commonly Confused Words: Then and Than

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This entry explains the difference in meaning and usage of the words "then" and "than," gives examples of each, and provides a link to a page of practice exercises.
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Handout
Other

Ginger: Spelling Book: Confusing Words: Bi, Buy, By, Bye

For Students 4th Standards
Definitions and examples of the commonly confused homophones bi, buy, by, and bye.
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Unit Plan
English Zone

English Zone: Confusing Verbs: Raise/rise

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial defines the words, shows sample sentences, and offers a practice exercise in which students select the correct verbs to fill the blanks in the sentences. Both Java and non-Java forms available.
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Handout
Other

Santa Monica College: Decent, Descent, or Dissent?

For Students 7th
Read the definitions and examples of these commonly confused words: decent, descent, or dissent. Then complete five sentences to practice this skill.
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English Zone

English zone.com: Commonly Confused Words 01 Quiz

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Definitions of seven commonly confused words (adapt/adopt, allusion/illusion, cite/site/sight) followed by ten sentences where students choose the correct words to fill in the blanks. When finished, students can check their answers to...
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Interactive
English Club

English Club: Esl Games: Matching Homophones

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Follow links to 46 different homophone matching games. Links are divided into elementary, intermediate, and advanced. Answers can be checked when completed, and a percentage scores are displayed.
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Interactive
English Club

English Club: Esl Games: Matching Homophones: Game 1

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Match each of these six words with its homophone. Answers can be checked when completed, and a percentage score is displayed.
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English Club

English Club: Esl Games: Matching Homophones: Game 2

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Match each of these six words with its homophone. Answers can be checked when completed, and a percentage score is displayed.
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Interactive
English Club

English Club: Esl Games: Matching Homophones: Game 3

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Match each of these six words with its homophone. Answers can be checked when completed, and a percentage score is displayed.
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Interactive
English Club

English Club: Esl Games: Matching Homophones: Game 4

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Match each of these six words with its homophone. Answers can be checked when completed, and a percentage score is displayed.
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Interactive
English Club

English Club: Esl Games: Matching Homophones: Game 5

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Match each of these six words with its homophone. Answers can be checked when completed, and a percentage score is displayed.
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Interactive
English Club

English Club: Esl Games: Matching Homophones: Game 6

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Match each of these six words with its homophone. Answers can be checked when completed, and a percentage score is displayed.
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Interactive
English Club

English Club: Esl Games: Matching Homophones: Game 7

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Match each of these six words with its homophone. Answers can be checked when completed, and a percentage score is displayed.
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English Club

English Club: Esl Games: Matching Homophones: Game 8

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Match each of these six words with its homophone. Answers can be checked when completed, and a percentage score is displayed.
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Interactive
English Club

English Club: Esl Games: Matching Homophones: Game 9

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Match each of these six words with its homophone. Answers can be checked when completed, and a percentage score is displayed.
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Interactive
English Club

English Club: Esl Games: Matching Homophones: Game 10

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Match each of these six words with its homophone. Answers can be checked when completed, and a percentage score is displayed.
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Interactive
English Club

English Club: Esl Games: Matching Homophones: Game 11

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Match each of these six words with its homophone. Answers can be checked when completed, and a percentage score is displayed.
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Interactive
English Club

English Club: Esl Games: Matching Homophones: Game 12

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Match each of these six words with its homophone. Answers can be checked when completed, and a percentage score is displayed.
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Interactive
English Club

English Club: Esl Games: Matching Homophones: Game 13

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Match each of these six words with its homophone. Answers can be checked when completed, and a percentage score is displayed.
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Interactive
English Club

English Club: Esl Games: Matching Homophones: Game 14

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Match each of these six words with its homophone. Answers can be checked when completed, and a percentage score is displayed.
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Interactive
English Club

English Club: Esl Games: Matching Homophones: Game 15

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Match each of these six words with its homophone. Answers can be checked when completed, and a percentage score is displayed.
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Interactive
English Club

English Club: Esl Games: Matching Homophones: Game 16

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Match each of these six words with its homophone. Answers can be checked when completed, and a percentage score is displayed.
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Interactive
English Club

English Club: Esl Games: Matching Homophones: Game 17

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Match each of these six words with its homophone. Answers can be checked when completed, and a percentage score is displayed.
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Interactive
English Club

English Club: Esl Games: Matching Homophones: Game 18

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Match each of these six words with its homophone. Answers can be checked when completed, and a percentage score is displayed.