Commonly Confused Words Quiz 7 (30 MCQs)

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1. There was a large ..... of cheese on my pizza.
2. He found ..... shells on the sand.
3. The practice is illegal, though a law taking ..... on Jan. 1 will change that.-Los Angeles Times (Nov 1, 2016)
4. I watch (alot, allot, a lot) of television.
5. Select the correct word to complete the sentence:She couldn't decide ..... to go to the party or stay home.
6. It's been (quiet, quite) around here tonight.
7. My ..... of smell has never been the same.
8. It was such an ..... when I forgot my former student's name.
9. ..... grades are improving. Circle the correct answer.
10. Choose the correct word.The baseball went ..... the window. CRASH!
11. Thank you for your kind .....
12. MISTAKE:Already, All ready
13. The professor asked me to read my answer ..... to the class.
14. John ..... the turkey to his sister.
15. The cat licked ..... paws after playing in the garden.
16. When we start the game, ..... going to kick the first football?
17. The dog's collar was too ..... , so he was able to slip out of it during his walk.
18. If they keep acting like this, ..... we all might suffer.
19. He is standing ..... the window and looking out.
20. What's the ..... supposed to be like on the weekend?
21. Bill, first do your homework, ..... you can play Yahtzee.
22. You have a selection ..... chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter pie, and banana splits.
23. When I sell my furniture, ..... going to take it away?
24. He was frightened at the ..... of the dog.
25. Select the correct form to complete the sentence: "The family was ..... for the holiday."
26. Dan Gilbert, ..... owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, joked about the sudden turn of fortunes for the Ohio city's sports franchises.-Reuters (Oct 29, 2016)
27. " ..... so annoying!" is what I am constantly telling Mr. Keim.
28. Are those your/you're keys?
29. I'm always going to play soccer, ..... it's raining or not.
30. What is the correct usage in the following sentence? "I see her at the gym ..... day."