Correct Or Wrong?

Worksheet Description

The “Contested Words” worksheet is a structured activity designed to refine students’ language skills, particularly in the precise use of commonly misused words. The instructions clearly direct students to examine sentences for the correct use of underlined words and to verify their answers using a reference text if they are uncertain. This task promotes independent learning and reinforces the importance of consulting authoritative sources for language questions.

The worksheet features a variety of sentences with underlined words such as “amount of people,” “anxious,” and “may” versus “can,” which are often sources of confusion in English. Each sentence is paired with a checkbox for students to affirm or dispute the correctness of the word’s usage. The activity encourages students to think about language rules and to recognize common mistakes, enhancing their grammatical acuity.

At the bottom, a reflective question about the nature of contested language usage challenges students to consider the fluidity of language and the reasons why certain usages remain debatable. The clean, simple layout of the worksheet, adorned with a pencil and books graphic, invites focus and thoughtfulness.