Choose the Word
The construction _____ was closed due to weather.
site
Correct the mistake:
"I like pizza better then burgers."
then -> than
Why is "sight" correct in:
"The mountains were an incredible sight."
Sight relates to vision or seeing.
Choose the correct words:
"The hikers traveled _____ than expected and enjoyed the beautiful _____."
farther, sight
Which sentence is correct?
A) The construction sight was closed.
B) The construction site was closed.
B) The construction site was closed.
The team hopes to _____ victory with strong preparation.
ensure
Correct the mistake:
"The amount of students increased this year."
amount -> number
Why is "fewer" correct in:
"There were fewer cars on the road today."
Cars can be counted.
Choose the correct words:
"First finish your work, _____ relax. It is easier _____ rushing."
then, than
Which sentence is correct?
A) First study, then relax.
B) First study, than relax.
A) First study, then relax.
The teacher offered helpful _____ before the essay.
advice
Correct the mistake:
"Everyone accept Maya submitted the project."
accept -> except
Why is "between" correct in:
"The agreement was between the three team captains."
The participants are specific and countable.
Choose the correct words:
"_____ backpack is this, and _____ carrying it?"
whose, who's
Which sentence is correct?
A) There were fewer students absent today.
B) There was less students absent today.
A) There were fewer students absent today.
The magician tried to _____ a feeling of wonder.
evoke
Correct the mistake:
"She gave me good advise."
advise -> advice
Why is "well" correct in:
"She performed well on the exam."
Well is an adverb describing how she performed.
Choose the correct words:
"The bad weather had an _____ _____ on attendance."
adverse, effect
Which sentence is correct?
A) The storm had an adverse effect on travel.
B) The storm had an adverse affect on travel.
A) The storm had an adverse effect on travel.
The inventor hoped to _____ a new tool for farmers.
devise
Correct the mistake:
"The rope became lose during the storm."
lose -> loose
Why is "effect" correct in:
"The new policy had a positive effect."
Effect is the result or outcome.
Choose the correct words:
"The lawyer tried to _____ a law while the speech attempted to _____ strong emotions."
invoke, evoke
Which sentence is correct?
A) Whose device did you lose, and who advised you to replace it?
B) Who's device did you loose, and who adviced you to replace it?
A) Whose device did you lose, and who advised you to replace it?