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Commonly Confused Words Multiple-Choice Exercise: Group 1
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Directions: Select the word that belongs in each sentence.

1
Please __________ my apology for being late.
A)accept
B)except
2
The passenger was __________ upset at the taxi driver's rudeness.
A)quiet
B)quit
C)quite
3
We were so frightened that we could barely __________.
A)breath
B)breathe
4
All of the __________ change fell out of his pocket.
A)loose
B)lose
5
__________ for the research paper, assignments are always due at the next class session.
A)Accept
B)Except
6
In order to __________ the players for each team, we drew names.
A)choose
B)chose
7
That brand of cola has __________ calories than the others.
A)fewer
B)less
8
Do you prefer the original version of the song or the __________ one?
A)later
B)latter
9
"Do it now, do it right" is good __________.
A)advice
B)advise
10
You will __________ your place in line if you leave to get a drink of water.
A)loose
B)lose
11
The library is a __________ place to study.
A)quiet
B)quit
C)quite
12
We jogged __________ today than we did yesterday.
A)farther
B)further
13
My boss was able to __________ a schedule that allows me to get to class on time.
A)device
B)devise
14
Before I can answer your question, I will have to do __________ research.
A)farther
B)further
15
Before her boss could fire her, she __________.
A)quiet
B)quit
C)quite







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