This or That
The whole room was (QUIET, QUITE).
QUIET
I'm buying four cups of coffee for my coworkers.
Correct. (Four vs. For)
What does LOOSE mean?
not firmly or tightly fixed in place
(loose is a describing word)
Use DEAR in a sentence.
Example: "She is my very DEAR friend."
Explain the difference between ADVICE and ADVISE.
ADVICE (noun) is guidance or recommendations concerning future action, usually given by someone who is knowledgeable or older. ADVISE (verb) is to offer suggestions about the best course of action for someone to take.
I don't want to (LOOSE, LOSE) my keys.
LOSE
Have you decided weather you want to go to the party?
Incorrect. "Have you decided WHETHER you want to go to the party?" is correct.
What does ALOUD mean?
something spoken "out loud" or audibly.
example: She read the paper aloud.
Use WHICH in a sentence.
Example: WHICH way should I turn on Old Shell to get to the university?
What is the difference between TEAR and TEAR? (These words are spelled the same but pronounced differently)
TEAR (noun) - a drop of liquid/water that comes out of your eye. Example: "There's a tear in my eye after watching that emotional movie."
TEAR (verb) - to pull or rip something apart or to pieces with force. Example: "My dog likes to tear up his chew toys."
or
TEAR (noun) - a hole or split in something caused by it having been pulled apart forcefully. Example: "There is a tear in my sweater."
The apartment contract says: "We do not (EXCEPT, ACCEPT) late rent."
ACCEPT
I want to visit the Gobi dessert one day.
Incorrect. "I want to visit the Gobi DESERT one day." is correct.
to offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone
Use ALLOWED in a sentence.
Example: When I was a young child, I was not ALLOWED to watch "Rated R" movies.
Explain the difference between CLOSE and CLOSE. (These are two different words that are pronounced differently but spelled the same)
CLOSE (verb) - to cover an opening; to shut.
Example: "Please close the window."
CLOSE (adjective) - a short distance away; very near to.
Example: "I am close to the entrance of the building."
I drove (PAST, PASSED) the bank on my way to work.
PAST
I hate going to meetings. They make me so board.
Incorrect. "I hate going to meetings. They make me so BORED" is correct.
What does LIE mean? (there is more than one meaning)
LIE (verb) to be in a horizontal position
Example: "I'm going to lie down and take a nap."
LIE (verb) to tell an untrue statement
Example: "Please don't lie to me."
LIE (noun) an untrue statement
Example: "I like kale. Just kidding, that's a lie."
Use EXCEPT in a sentence.
Example: "I want everything on my burger except onions."
Explain the difference between BEAR and BEAR. (Yes they are two different words that sound the same)
BEAR (noun) is a large animal.
Example: "There's a bear near our camping site."
BEAR (verb) means to endure something or carry something
Example: "He has a heavy burden to bear."
His opinion had no (AFFECT, EFFECT) on my decision.
(Affect is a verb)
I can't bare to listen to his arguments anymore.
Incorrect. "I can't BEAR to listen to his arguments anymore" is correct.
What does THROUGH mean?
moving in one side and out of the other side of (an opening, channel, or location)
Use THOUGH in a sentence.
Example: "I'm looking for work at the moment. Jobs are scarce, though." (however)
Example 2: "Though she is already tall, she is wearing high heels." (despite the fact that)
Explain the difference between THAN and THEN.
THAN is used when comparing two things
Example: I like pizza more THAN hamburgers.
THEN means after that/next. Example: "I want to go to the movies, then go to dinner."
or
THEN means at that time. Example: "Back then, I was afraid of swimming."