Which sentence uses "insure" or "ensure" correctly?

You should ensure that all the lights are turned off before leaving.

Which sentence uses "loose" or "lose" correctly?

If we do not work harder, we may lose the game.

Which sentence uses "principal" or "principle" correctly?

The principal reason for my absence was illness.

Which sentence uses 'accept' or 'except' correctly?

B. She will accept all the gifts.

Which sentence uses "who" or "whom" correctly?

She is the one who won the award.

Which sentence uses "set" or "sit" correctly?

I will set the table for dinner.

Which sentence uses "lay" or "lie" correctly?

He decided to lie on the couch and rest.

Which sentence uses "complement" or "compliment" correctly?

The necklace was the perfect complement to her dress.

Which sentence uses "bad" or "badly" correctly?

The car is running badly, so we need to fix it.

Which sentence uses "its" or "it's" correctly?

The company announced its new policy.

Which sentence uses "there", "their" or "they're" correctly?

We will meet them at their house.

Which sentence uses "allusion" or "illusion" correctly?

The painting created the illusion of a vast landscape.

Which sentence uses "average" or "median" correctly?

The average score is the total of the scores divided by the number of kids., The median score is the average of all the numbers in a dataset.

Which sentence uses "imply" or "infer" correctly?

From the way he looked at the evidence, I could infer that he was guilty.

Which sentence uses "nor" or "or" correctly?

He will study science or math this semester.

Which sentence uses 'allegedly' or 'supposedly' correctly?

A. The suspect allegedly stole the car, but the investigation is ongoing.

Which sentence uses "explicit" or "implicit" correctly?

The instructions were very explicit, leaving no room for confusion.

Which sentence uses "can" or "may" correctly?

May I have permission to leave early today?

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1
Which sentence uses "insure" or "ensure" correctly?
The company will ensure the building against any possible damage.
The manager will insure that all the reports are submitted on time.
I will ensure my car for theft before going on vacation.
You should ensure that all the lights are turned off before leaving.
2
Which sentence uses "loose" or "lose" correctly?
If we do not work harder, we may lose the game.
She always looses her wallet.
My shoelace is lose, so I need to tie it.
Do not loose your keys again!
3
Which sentence uses "principal" or "principle" correctly?
He pays 5% interest on the loan's principle.
The principal reason for my absence was illness.
She always follows her moral principal.
The school's principle spoke at graduation.
4
Which sentence uses 'accept' or 'except' correctly?
C. They excepted the challenge without hesitation.
A. I can except the invitation to the party.
D. Everyone was there accept for John.
B. She will accept all the gifts.
5
Which sentence uses "who" or "whom" correctly?
Whom is going to the meeting?
To who should I address this letter?
He is the person whom will be in charge.
She is the one who won the award.
6
Which sentence uses "set" or "sit" correctly?
He sat the box on the shelf.
She sits the book on the desk.
Please set down on the chair.
I will set the table for dinner.
7
Which sentence uses "lay" or "lie" correctly?
He decided to lie on the couch and rest.
Please lay still while I take your picture.
She lies the book on the table.
I need to lay down for a nap.
8
Which sentence uses "complement" or "compliment" correctly?
She received many complements for her artwork.
He gave her a complement on her new hairstyle.
The necklace was the perfect complement to her dress.
The flavors of the dish compliment each other beautifully.
9
Which sentence uses "your" or "you're" correctly?
You're my best friend.
Your the best player on the team.
Is this you're jacket?
Your going to love this movie.
10
Which sentence uses "bad" or "badly" correctly?
She did bad on the exam because she didn’t study.
The car is running badly, so we need to fix it.
I feel badly about missing the meeting.
He sings bad and should practice more.
11
Which sentence uses "its" or "it's" correctly?
The cat licked it's paw.
Its going to be a long meeting.
The company announced its new policy.
The dog wagged it's tail excitedly.
12
Which sentence uses "there", "their" or "they're" correctly?
Their planning a big event next week.
There going to the concert tonight.
We will meet them at their house.
The students forgot they're books.
13
Which sentence uses "allusion" or "illusion" correctly?
The magician’s trick was a clever allusion that amazed the audience.
The painting created the illusion of a vast landscape.
Her speech contained an illusion to Shakespeare’s works.
He made an allusion in the mirror, but it was just a reflection.
14
Which sentence uses "average" or "median" correctly?
The median is the smallest number in a data set.
The average score is the total of the scores divided by the number of kids.
The average is always the middle number in a data set.
The median score is the average of all the numbers in a dataset.
15
Which sentence uses "imply" or "infer" correctly?
He wanted to imply a conclusion from the data, but there was no pattern.
From the way he looked at the evidence, I could infer that he was guilty.
The teacher tried to infer that the homework was due tomorrow.
She implied she did not like the policy when she said, "I do not like it!"
16
Which sentence uses "nor" or "or" correctly?
She enjoys neither running or swimming.
I will have pizza nor pasta for dinner.
He will study science or math this semester.
Neither Tim or Sara wants to go home.
17
Which sentence uses 'allegedly' or 'supposedly' correctly?
B. She supposedly committed the crime and police confirmed it.
C. The movie is allegedly a classic, but critics disagree.
D. He supposedly cheated on the test, and the teacher has proof.
A. The suspect allegedly stole the car, but the investigation is ongoing.
18
Which sentence uses "explicit" or "implicit" correctly?
Explicitly, the teacher gave hints, leaving students figure out the answer.
He stated an implicit promise to help us when he said, "I promise to help!"
The instructions were very explicit, leaving no room for confusion.
The movie's message was explicit since the producer wanted it to be subtle.
19
Which sentence uses 'a' or 'an' correctly?
D. They adopted a orange cat.
B. He bought an apple.
C. It was an wonderful day.
A. She saw a owl.
20
Which sentence uses "can" or "may" correctly?
May I have permission to leave early today?
Can I go to the movies tonight?
You can have a break after finishing the assignment.
Can I help you with your homework?

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