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100
(Accept / Except) for Annie, I like everyone in the Bower family.
EXCEPT. Except is a preposition that means "excluding" or "but." I like everyone in the Bower family but Annie. ACCEPT is a verb, which means to receive gladly, to agree to.
100
I saw (a / an) octopus at the zoo the other day.
AN. Octopus begins with a vowel sound.
100
There's (no / know) way I'm going to prom with Daniel.
NO. No is a negative. It means not any, not one. KNOW is a verb. It means to understand, to be certain of. "Daniel knows I will not go to prom with him."
100
I left my coffee on the windowsill; (its / it's) getting cold.
IT'S. IT'S is a contraction for IT IS. It is getting cold. ITS is the possessive form of the pronoun IT.
100
I (advice / advise) you to register for classes early.
ADVISE. This sentence needs a verb, and ADVISE is that verb. It means to give advice or offer counsel. ADVICE, however, is a noun. It is an opinion given relating to what can be done in a situation.
200
The (to / two / too) of us talked (to / two / too) Carrie and Adam.
The TWO of us talked TO Carrie and Adam. TO means in the direction of, when it is used as a preposition. It can also form the infinitive in a verbal phrase: I like TO TALK. TWO is the same as the number 2. TOO means also.
200
It was (quiet / quite) (quiet / quite) in the library this morning.
It was QUITE QUIET in the library this morning. QUITE means entirely, really, rather. QUIET means silent, free of noise. "It was rather free of noise in the library this morning."
200
(Who's / Whose) backpack is that on the chair?
WHOSE. Whose is the possessive form of the pronoun "who." It means belonging to whom. WHO'S is a contraction of the two words "WHO IS." Our sentence would NOT read "Who is that backpack on the chair?"
200
(Your / You're) brother is such a jerk.
YOUR. Your is the possessive form of the pronoun YOU. It means belonging to you. YOU'RE is the contraction of the two words YOU ARE.
200
Elena, (to / two / too), has been to Finland.
TOO. Elena, also, has been to Finland.
300
Liz kept asking me all kinds of (personnel / personal) questions.
PERSONAL. Personal is an adjective. it means something private. PERSONNEL is a noun. It means the group of people employed by a business or service. "Liz asked what kind of relationship I had with the campus personnel."
300
I passed (through / though / thought) New Jersey on my way to Vermont.
THROUGH. Through means finished, or to go in one side and out the other. THOUGH means the same as "although;" despite the fact that... THOUGHT is the past tense and past participle of the verb "think." It can also be used as a noun, meaning an idea.
300
Have you met Layne and Megan? (There / They're / Their) uncle is crazy.
THEIR. THEIR is the possessive form of the pronoun "they." THERE shows direction. It means at that place. THEY'RE is a contraction for the two words "THEY ARE."
300
Gina texted me that she was on her way, but I was (all ready / already) there.
ALREADY. Already is an adverb. It means by this time, before, previously. ALL READY is usually an adjective. It is used to express complete readiness. "When Gina arrived, I was all ready to eat."
300
Henry (past / passed) me the butter at dinner.
PASSED. Passed is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "pass." It means succeeded in, handed in, or went by. PAST is a noun. It means the time before the present. It can be used as an adjective. "Henry walked past me in the hallway."
400
Lionel Messi is a much better soccer player (then / than) Cristiano Ronaldo!
THAN. THAN is used in comparative statements to introduce the second item. THEN is an adverb. It means at that time, next in time. "Messi scored. Then Ronaldo cried." :-)
400
It was (a / an) honor meeting the Governor.
AN. Although H is a consonant, the word "honor" is pronounced "on-or." The first sound is a vowel sound; therefore, we use an "an."
400
I (use / used) to swim in the river all the time.
USED. USED is often followed by the word "to." It means accustomed to, familiar with, was in the habit of. USE is a verb. It means to employ or make use of. "I use a life jacket when swimming in the river."
400
Sherman (lead / led) the Union Troops through Atlanta.
LED. Led is the past tense and past participle of the verb "lead." LEAD can be a noun (pronounced "led"). As a noun, it means a soft element used in pencils. As a verb (pronounced "leed"), it means to show the way by going in advance.
400
Have you found out (whether / weather) the Foo Fighters are playing at the Tyson Center or the Orpheum?
WHETHER. Whether is a subordinator. It means if it is the case that, in case, either. WEATHER is a noun. It refers to the state of the atmosphere at a given time.
500
I don't think Alabama will (loose / lose) another SEC game.
LOSE. Lose is a verb. (Pronounce the "s" like a "z.") It means to misplace or fail to win. LOOSE is an adjective. It means not tight fitting, too large, not fastened.
500
The uncertainty (principal / principle) dictates that we can never know the precise location and velocity of elementary particles like electrons.
PRINCIPLE. Principle is a noun. It refers to basic truths, rules of human conduct, and fundamental laws. PRINCIPAL is usually used as a noun. It means a person who is a leader, someone who is in charge.
500
If we do not resolve the Fiscal Cliff before January, everyone will feel the (affects / effects) of the budget cuts and tax hikes.
EFFECTS. Effects is usually used as a noun. It means the final result, the outcome. AFFECT is usually used as a verb. It means to have some influence on, to touch or move the emotions of someone.
500
He is (suppose / supposed) to clean his room.
SUPPOSED. "Supposed to" means to expect or require. SUPPOSE means to assume to be true, to guess, to think. "I suppose I'll have a burger for lunch today." vs. "I was supposed to meet Angie for lunch today."
500
The mobsters buried the body in the (dessert / desert).
DESERT. Desert is a noun. It means barren land or a place with little rainfall. DESSERT is a noun, the tasty stuff we enjoy after dinner. HINT: My sister reminds me of the difference like this: Dessert has two S's because you always want more of it.
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