Confusing Words and Homonyms Quiz 2B

1. Choose the correct sentence.

 A) I hope my efforts have not been in vein.
 B) I hope my efforts have not been in vain.
 C) I hope my efforts have not been in vane.

2. Choose the correct sentence.

 A) Please bring me the yoke hanging on the side of the barn.
 B) Please bring me the yolk hanging on the side of the barn.

3. Choose the correct sentence.

 A) Everyone wants ice cream accept Chantal.
 B) Everyone wants ice cream except Chantal.

4. Choose the correct sentence.

 A) They are already for bed.
 B) They are all ready for bed.

5. Choose the correct sentence.

 A) Feel free to pray at the altar at any time during the service.
 B) Feel free to pray at the alter at any time during the service.

6. Choose the correct sentence.

 A) The base of my head hurts when I touch it.
 B) The bass of my head hurts when I touch it.

7. Choose the correct sentence.

 A) Did you hear about the wild bore that stopped traffic on the highway last week?
 B) Did you hear about the wild boar that stopped traffic on the highway last week?

8. Choose the correct sentence.

 A) I hope she doesn't brake another bone playing softball this summer.
 B) I hope she doesn't break another bone playing softball this summer.

9. Choose the correct sentence.

 A) Many would-be painters become overwhelmed when faced with a blank canvas.
 B) Many would-be painters become overwhelmed when faced with a blank canvass.

10. Choose the correct sentence.

 A) Simone's husband bought her a two-caret ruby and diamond bracelet for their wedding anniversary.
 B) Simone's husband bought her a two-karat ruby and diamond bracelet for their wedding anniversary.
 C) Simone's husband bought her a two-carat ruby and diamond bracelet for their wedding anniversary.
 D) Simone's husband bought her a two-carrot ruby and diamond bracelet for their wedding anniversary.


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