Using Further / Farther Worksheet Download
This worksheet has students decide whether 'further' or 'farther' correctly completes each sentence, using 'farther' for physical distance and 'further' for degree or figurative meaning. A helpful practice for commonly confused words.
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Using Further / Farther
Students choose whether 'further' or 'farther' correctly completes each sentence based on physical distance or figurative meaning.
About this worksheet
Students choose whether 'further' or 'farther' correctly completes each sentence based on physical distance or figurative meaning.
Student objectives
- Learn that 'farther' refers to physical distance
- Learn that 'further' refers to degree, amount, or figurative extent
- Choose the correct word to complete a sentence
- Tell the difference between commonly confused words
Everyday practice
- Say the store is farther away than the park when giving directions
- Ask a teacher to explain a topic further after class
- Compare how far two friends can throw a ball
- Tell someone you want to discuss a plan further