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Commonly Confused Words Multiple-Choice Exercise: Group 2
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Directions: Select the word that belongs in each sentence.

1
I always leave my car keys on the table __________ the front door.
A)beside
B)besides
2
Once you buy your ticket, you can __________ to the auditorium.
A)precede
B)proceed
3
My neighbors __________ from Venezuela.
A)emigrated
B)immigrated
4
I recognize her because we live in the same apartment complex, but we've never been __________ introduced.
A)formally
B)formerly
5
Spring _________ summer.
A)precedes
B)proceeds
6
Although our boss didn't actually say he was resigning, we __________ it from what his comments.
A)implied
B)inferred
7
To the ancient Greeks, the __________ person was one who had both a strong body and a strong mind.
A)idea
B)ideal
8
This year the children are __________ the Easter eggs pastel colors.
A)dyeing
B)dying
9
When we go camping, we like to __________ on the ground and look up at the stars.
A)lay
B)lie
10
Yelling at children has a negative __________ on their self-esteem
A)affect
B)effect
11
Please __________ those boxes in the garage.
A)set
B)sit
12
Do you have any __________ how to fix the printer when it jams?
A)idea
B)ideal
13
Martin was __________ a student at City College.
A)formally
B)formerly
14
__________ tennis, Mai excels in swimming.
A)Beside
B)Besides
15
People __________ their feelings through their facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice.
A)imply
B)infer







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