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More Confusing Words and Homonyms - Quiz 1  

1. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Many people don't stop to consider how current events affect their every day lives.
      B) Many people don't stop to consider how current events affect their everyday lives.

2. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) I hope the solar flair doesn't affect our computer equipment.
      B) I hope the solar flare doesn't affect our computer equipment.

3. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) It's amazing that hangars can be built large enough to accommodate today's gigantic airplanes.
      B) It's amazing that hangers can be built large enough to accommodate today's gigantic airplanes.

4. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) We'll need a forklift to place all those boxes on the palate.
      B) We'll need a forklift to place all those boxes on the palette.
      C) We'll need a forklift to place all those boxes on the pallet.

5. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Would you like to have a sneak peak at the restaurant before it opens?
      B) Would you like to have a sneak peek at the restaurant before it opens?
      C) Would you like to have a sneak pique at the restaurant before it opens?

6. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Use the reigns to guide the horse along the path.
      B) Use the rains to guide the horse along the path.
      C) Use the reins to guide the horse along the path.

7. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) The company will have to raze adequate funds before it can move forward with the project.
      B) The company will have to raise adequate funds before it can move forward with the project.

8. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) My grandmother taught me how to sow when I was a little girl.
      B) My grandmother taught me how to so when I was a little girl.
      C) My grandmother taught me how to sew when I was a little girl.

9. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Have you ever watched someone shear a sheep?
      B) Have you ever watched someone sheer a sheep?

10. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) I'd like to go to the state fair on Sundae.
      B) I'd like to go to the state fair on Sunday.

11. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) If you ask her, Katerina will admit that she's quite vane.
      B) If you ask her, Katerina will admit that she's quite vein.
      C) If you ask her, Katerina will admit that she's quite vain.

12. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) We'll need to have a custom yolk built for the oxen.
      B) We'll need to have a custom yoke built for the oxen.

13. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Everyone is planning to go on the trip except Dolores.
      B) Everyone is planning to go on the trip accept Dolores.

14. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) We are already for summer vacation.
      B) We are all ready for summer vacation.

15. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Some religious leaders burn incense at an altar as a form of prayer.
      B) Some religious leaders burn incense at an alter as a form of prayer.

16. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) It will be easier to move the cabinet if you hold it at the base.
      B) It will be easier to move the cabinet if you hold it at the bass.

17. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) If you ever come in contact with a wild bore, do not provoke it.
      B) If you ever come in contact with a wild boar, do not provoke it.

18. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Please be careful not to brake the vase.
      B) Please be careful not to break the vase.

19. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Canvas fabric is known for its durability, so I'd recommend using it for your project.
      B) Canvass fabric is known for its durability, so I'd recommend using it for your project.

20. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) She ate the carat raw.
      B) She ate the karat raw.
      C) She ate the carrot raw.


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