- Which word correctly completes the sentence?
- weather
- whether
Whether is a conjunction that introduces choices or conditions. Weather refers to atmospheric conditions. This sentence expresses a choice between two options, so whether is correct.
- Which words correctly complete the sentence?
- there/their
- they’re/there
- their/they’re
- there/they’re
Their is a possessive pronoun showing something belongs to them. They’re is a contraction of “they are.” The parents belong to the friends (their), and they’re (they are) staying late.
- Which word correctly completes the sentence?
- desert
- dessert
Dessert (with two s‘s) is a sweet course eaten after a meal. Desert is a hot, dry landscape. Since we’re talking about food after dinner, dessert is correct.
- What does the word “complement” mean?
- A discount or reduction in price
- A rude remark or criticism
- Praise or admiration
- Something that completes or enhances something else
Complement means something that completes or goes well with something else. Compliment (with an i) means praise. The tie enhances the suit, so complement is correct.
- Which word correctly completes the sentence?
- to
- too
Too means “also” or “excessively.” To is a preposition. “Too much work” means an excessive amount of work.
- Which word correctly completes the sentence?
- conscience
- conscious
Conscience (noun) is your inner moral sense. Conscious (adjective) means aware or intentional. “Having a guilty conscience” refers to feeling morally troubled about something you did.
- Which word correctly completes the sentence?
- except
- accept
Accept means to agree to or receive. Except means to exclude. Everyone must “accept” the new policy.
- Which word correctly completes the sentence?
- stationary
- stationery
Stationery (with ery) refers to writing paper, envelopes, and supplies. Stationary (with ary) means not moving or staying in place. Since the sentence is about paper goods, stationery is correct.
- Which words correctly complete the sentence?
- principal/principal
- principle/principal
- principal/principle
- principle/principle
Principal is the school leader or the main amount. Principle is a rule or standard of conduct. The principal (person) announced a policy based on the principle (standard) of fairness.
- Which word correctly completes the sentence?
- brake
- break
Brake is a device that stops a vehicle or slows its motion. Break means to separate into pieces or to pause. A car’s brake pedal controls stopping.
- Which sentence is written correctly?
- The actor did good performing his difficult role.
- He felt well that his performance went good.
- He performed his role well in the school play.
- He performed his role good in the school play.
Well is an adverb that describes how an action is performed. Good is an adjective that describes a noun. “Performed well” is correct because it modifies the verb performed.
- Which words correctly complete the sentence?
- loose/loose
- lose/loose
- lose/lose
- loose/lose
Loose means not tight or relaxed. Lose means to no longer have or to be defeated. The boxer’s grip is loose (not tight), and he doesn’t want to lose (give up) his advantage.
- Which words correctly complete both blanks?
- aloud/allowed
- allowed/allowed
- aloud/aloud
- allowed/aloud
Allowed is a verb meaning “permitted.” Aloud is an adverb meaning “in a voice that can be heard.” The sentence needs allowed (was permitted) in the first blank and aloud (sung out loud) in the second.
- Which words correctly complete the sentence?
- counsel/council
- council/council
- council/counsel
- counsel/counsel
Council is a group that meets to make decisions. Counsel means advice or a lawyer who provides guidance. The council (group) sought counsel (advice) from administrators.
- Which word correctly completes the sentence?
- wait
- weight
- await
Wait means to stay in place or delay until something happens. Weight refers to how heavy something is. The sentence means “I couldn’t delay any longer,” so wait is correct.