Writer's Choice Grade 8

Unit 17: Glossary of Special Usage Problems

Choose One

1.
The price at this market is higher __________ the price at the other market.
A)then
B)than
2.
When did you __________ your first tooth?
A)loose
B)lose
3.
Let's __________ in the bleachers in the end zone.
A)sit
B)set
4.
The room was so __________ that I could hear myself breathing.
A)quite
B)quiet
5.
Newton __________ Einstein.
A)proceeded
B)preceded
6.
__________ story about the space colony was fun to read.
A)Your
B)You're
7.
We watched the baker __________ the fresh loaves of bread in the display case.
A)lay
B)lie
8.
Are the twins going __________?
A)to
B)two
C)too
9.
Turn the faucet off to use __________ water.
A)fewer
B)less
10.
Our teacher was __________ a lawyer.
A)formally
B)formerly
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