Exploring Writing 2nd Edition by John Langan

Exercise 102

Underline the correct word in the parentheses. Rather than guessing, look back at the explanations of the words when necessary.
1. I (know, no) that several of the tenants have decided (to, too, two) take (their, there, they're) case to court.
2. (Whose, Who's) the author of that book about the (affects, effects) of eating (to, too, two) much protein
3. In our supermarket is a counter (where, wear) (your, you're) welcome to sit down and have free coffee and doughnuts.
4. (Its, It's) possible to (loose, lose) friends by constantly giving out unwanted (advice, advise).
5. For a long time, I couldn't (accept, except) the fact that my husband wanted a divorce; (then, than) I decided to stop being angry and get on with life.
6. I spent the (hole, whole) day browsing (threw, through) the chapters in my business textbook, but I didn't really study them.
7. The newly appointed (principal, principle) is (quite, quiet) familiar with the problems (hear, here) at our school.
8. I found that our cat had (all ready, already) had her kittens (among, between) the weeds (beside, besides) the porch.
9. I (advice, advise) you not to take children to that movie; the special (affects, effects) are (to, too, two) frightening.
10. It seems that nobody will ever be able to (learn, teach) Mario to take (fewer, less) chances with his car.