I knew it was probably a good idea to get rid of my old textbooks, but I just couldn't * to part with them.!@#$@!
To "bear" is to carry or withstand something, while "bare" means exposed or naked.
!@#$@!bear!@#$@!bare$%^%$Pete decided to try out for the drama team, in hopes that acting would help to * his performance anxiety.!@#$@!
To "lessen" is to reduce, while a "lesson" is something that is taught.
!@#$@!lessen!@#$@!lesson$%^%$Lindsay really should * told someone about the threatening e-mails before answering them.!@#$@!
The correct phrase is "should have," but sometimes it sounds like "should of" to our ears, especially when the contraction "should've" is used.
!@#$@!have!@#$@!of$%^%$Tomorrow we get to find out * speaking at our school's end-of-year banquet.!@#$@!
"Who's" is a contraction of the words "who" and "is," while "whose" has to do with possession.
!@#$@!who's!@#$@!whose$%^%$The * of France is Paris.!@#$@!
A "capitol" is a building where lawmakers convene. A "capital" is a city which is the seat of government. Since a "capitol" is usually situated in a "capital," this can make the distinction even more confusing.
!@#$@!capital!@#$@!capitol$%^%$Richard preferred his acoustic, but still practiced on his * guitar once in a while.!@#$@!
Within the context of music, "bass" is the correct term.
!@#$@!bass!@#$@!base$%^%$Lucy hoped that eating a few crackers would * her over until it was time for lunch.!@#$@!
"Tied" is the past tense of "tie," while to "tide over" is to support temporarily.
!@#$@!tide!@#$@!tied$%^%$Whenever I * from a pitcher of ice water, I manage to spill it everywhere.!@#$@!
To "pour" is to tip and allow a liquid to flow -- while to "pore" is to study carefully.
!@#$@!pour!@#$@!pore$%^%$Sharon always wore an apron when it came time to * the bread dough.!@#$@!
In the context of dough, "knead" is the correct term. To "need" is to require.
!@#$@!knead!@#$@!need$%^%$My dog clearly wanted a * of the chocolate I was eating, but I refused because I knew it was bad for him.!@#$@!
"Peace" is harmony and tranquility, while a "piece" of something is a part of it.
!@#$@!piece!@#$@!peace
Which Word?
Each game consists of ten sentences with a word missing (represented by a blank line in the sentence). After the sentence appears, two words will appear on the screen. Your job will be to select the word which best fits the context of the sentence. Click the correct word to complete the sentence.
Work quickly but accurately; your score is based on how many questions you answer correctly, and how much time it took to complete each question.
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