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

 A) I’m going to change into my everyday clothes.
 B) I’m going to change into my every day clothes.

2. 

 A) There is no reason to let your temper flair over this.
 B) There is no reason to let your temper flare over this.

3. 

 A) The municipal airport is planning to build several new hangars to accommodate its new fleet of aircraft.
 B) The municipal airport is planning to build several new hangers to accommodate its new fleet of aircraft.

4. 

 A) Platinum is a strong, durable medal.
 B) Platinum is a strong, durable metal.
 C) Platinum is a strong, durable mettle.

5. 

 A) We climbed the highest peek.
 B) We climbed the highest peak.
 C) We climbed the highest pique.

6. 

 A) That was during the reign of King Bloondar.
 B) That was during the rein of King Bloondar.
 C) That was during the rain of King Bloondar.

7. 

 A) I thought the bouquet of flowers might raze your spirits.
 B) I thought the bouquet of flowers might raise your spirits.

8. 

 A) Do you want me to teach you how to sow on a button?
 B) Do you want me to teach you how to so on a button?
 C) Do you want me to teach you how to sew on a button?

9. 

 A) The fabric was thick and difficult to sheer.
 B) The fabric was thick and difficult to shear.

10. 

 A) She said she would marry him in the spring.
 B) She said she would merry him in the spring.


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