Confusing Words and Homonyms Quiz 1A

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


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