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English 28 Public

Words that are often mistaken for each other. Homophones, homonyms and confusing words.

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It's pouring out there! Please, be _______ (sensitive / sensible) and wear a rain coat!

sensible

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My middle school teacher had a major ___________ (effect/affect) on me. She was the one who inspired me to become a teacher.

effect

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The other company has a perfect business plan. I think we should __________ (adapt/adopt) it as our own.

adopt

20

Everyone did well on the test, __________ (specially/especially) John. He made the highest marks.

especially

20

In the beginning, it was difficult to ____________ (adapt/adopt) to learning online.

adapt

20

The sirens were _________ (quite/quiet) loud during the fire drill.

quite

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My mom gave me ____________ (permit/permission) to study over my friend's house.

permission

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The shop has decided to _________ (rise/raise) their prices because of the increase in taxes.

raise

20

Don't go anywhere! Class will begin _______. (briefly/shortly)

shortly

20

Which country do you think has the most _________ transportation system? (effective/ efficient)

efficient

20

The outcome of the presidential election is going to have a huge ___________ on the world. (effect/affect)

effect

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Don’t ………….. (lay/lie) in bed all day.

lie

20

Please ............ (lay/lie) your essays on my desk when you leave the classroom.

lay

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Could you _________ (borrow/lend) me some money? I've forgotten my wallet.

lend

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Could I _________ (borrow/lend) some money? I've forgotten my wallet.

borrow

15

Let him finish his job, ______ (than/then) we'll go.

then

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