"Lose" vs. "Loose": A commonly confused words test for Grade 7

📚 Quick Study Guide: Lose vs. Loose

• 🎯 Lose (verb): This means to misplace something, to not win, or to be deprived of something. It often implies a change of state or possession. Think of it as the opposite of 'find' or 'win'.
• 🔍 Loose (adjective): This describes something that is not tight, not confined, or free from restraint. It describes a state or characteristic of something. Think of it as the opposite of 'tight'.
• 💡 Memory Tip: 'Lose' has one 'o', just like the word 'lost' (which is the past tense of 'lose'). 'Loose' has two 'o's, like 'noose' (which can be loose!).
• ✍️ Example for 'Lose': "I always seem to lose my car keys." (verb: to misplace)
• 📏 Example for 'Loose': "My shoelaces are too loose; I need to tie them." (adjective: not tight)
• 🚫 Common Error: People often write "I don't want to loose my phone" when they should write "I don't want to lose my phone."

🧠 Practice Quiz

Choose the correct word ('lose' or 'loose') to complete each sentence.

1. The dog got off its leash and ran _________ in the park.
   A. lose
   B. loose
   C. loos
   D. looz
2. If you don't study, you might _________ points on the test.
   A. loose
   B. loos
   C. lose
   D. louse
3. My favorite button became _________ and eventually fell off my shirt.
   A. lose
   B. loos
   C. looz
   D. loose
4. Don't _________ hope; you can still win the game!
   A. loose
   B. lose
   C. loos
   D. louse
5. The screws on the shelf were _________, so I tightened them.
   A. lose
   B. loos
   C. loose
   D. louse
6. I hope I don't _________ my way in the big city.
   A. loose
   B. loos
   C. looz
   D. lose
7. After losing weight, my pants felt very _________ around the waist.
   A. lose
   B. loose
   C. loos
   D. louse