Frequently Confused Words

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence. Then check your answer(s) by clicking on the Key.

1.

The soldier was surprised that he wasn't  
into Ranger school.  Key                

2.

My grandfather is doing  
.  Key                          

3.

The amount I studied had a great  
on my test grade.  Key              

4.

 
of people believe that the weather  
one's mood.  Key                  

5.

 
of those dresses will work.  Key                          

6.

We were  
in the front row. We sat motionless -- stunned by an  
brilliant performance.  Key    

7.

It's a matter of  
.  Key                          

8.

He will  
his troops into simulated battle.  Key                      

9.

We hope they can tell by  
expressions that we don't like the idea.  Key          

10.

A mother's  
is always helpful.  Key                          

11.

His  
to the book we were supposed to read was obvious.  Key              

12.

I don't want to  
you, but my mom is making apple pie for  
.  Key      

13.

Have you ever been to the Mojave  
?  Key                    

14.

We had a good  
that we thought should have  
 us to the real murderer.  Key      

15.

Her  
helped me tremendously.  Key                            

16.

The attorney general appointed a special  
to investigate FBI action in Waco.  Key            

17.

 
going to the beach this afternoon.  Key                        

18.

 
a small project, but  
worth to the company is immeasurable.  Key    

19.

 
job involves heavy labor. I think  
going to quit soon.  Key    

20.

 
drink are you buying?  
that girl?  Key            

21.

 
going to be a long day. I think  
going to rain.  Key  

22.

"  
are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen," is my favorite line from a song.  Key      

23.

Classwork is supposed to be more difficult when  
in college.  Key                          

24.

After  
done studying,  
go get something to eat.  Key                            

 

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