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Confusing Words and Homonyms Quiz

1. For each of the following, choose the correct sentence.

 A) Aida is planning to take another course at the community college this summer.
 B) Aida is planning to take another coarse at the community college this summer.

2. 

 A) The show had its world premiere in London.
 B) The show had its world premier in London.

3. 

 A) It rained continuously, never stopping once in four hours.
 B) It rained continually, never stopping once in four hours.

4. 

 A) I’ve gotten too old to keep up with all the teen idles.
 B) I’ve gotten too old to keep up with all the teen idols.
 C) I’ve gotten too old to keep up with all the teen idyls.

5. 

 A) Irregardless of what the judges say, I believe she’ll win the contest.
 B) Regardless of what the judges say, I believe she’ll win the contest.

6. 

 A) It’s dangerous for children to be around lead paint.
 B) It’s dangerous for children to be around led paint.

7. 

 A) I don’t think you believe my story because you look incredible.
 B) I don’t think you believe my story because you look incredulous.

8. 

 A) It’s fifteen minutes past when he said he’d be here.
 B) It’s fifteen minutes passed when he said he’d be here.

9. 

 A) It takes some practice to control the foot peddle on a sewing machine.
 B) It takes some practice to control the foot pedal on a sewing machine.

10. 

 A) There are certain principals that I won’t waver from when doing business.
 B) There are certain principles that I won’t waver from when doing business.


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