Exam 30: Words That Sound Alikelook Alike

Select the correct word in parentheses in each of the following sentences. -Jerome (choose / chose) a new (pair / pear) of jeans online.

Select the correct word in parentheses in each of the following sentences. -The (capitol / capital) building is featured on this map of historic places.

Select the correct word in parentheses in each of the following sentences. -(Whether / Weather) you like it or not, (were / we're / where) going surfing.

Select the correct word in parentheses in each of the following sentences. -Cerise finds that reading her papers (allowed / aloud) helps her catch spelling errors.

Select the correct word in parentheses in each of the following sentences. -The student (counsel / council) meets tonight.

Select the correct word in parentheses in each of the following sentences. -In the meadow, the (flowers / flours) swayed back and (forth / fourth) in the breeze.

Select the correct word for each sentence. -The preacher stood before the couple at the _____.

Select the correct word in parentheses in each of the following sentences. -There is more at (steak / stake) in the decision to switch majors (than / then) you might think.

Select the correct word for each sentence. -The students all _____ the final exam.

Select the correct word for each sentence. -These athletic shoes have a special _____.

Select the correct word for each sentence. -The _____ material is challenging, but I have confidence in your ability to pass this class.

Select the correct word for each sentence. -Using credit cards with high interest rates instead of paying cash can be a _____ of money.

Select the correct word for each sentence. -The _____ reason for the test is to assess your skills.

Select the correct word in parentheses in each of the following sentences. -I hope the excessive (breaks / brakes) you are taking won't (effect / affect) your studying.

Select the correct word in parentheses in each of the following sentences. -Don't (waste / waist) time on the (stationary / stationery) bike when others want to use it.

Select the correct word in parentheses in each of the following sentences. -Which (addition / edition) of the textbook are we supposed to use?

Select the correct word in parentheses in each of the following sentences. -The club took (presents / presence) to the (patience / patients) at the county hospital.

Select the correct word for each sentence. -I didn't mean to _____ the glass when I put it in the sink.

Select the correct word for each sentence. -The usher directed us down the _____ by waving his flashlight.

Select the correct word in parentheses in each of the following sentences. -We (new / knew) that the career (fare / fair) would be crowded.