1. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
She had a (compliment/complement) of bright colors in her wardrobe.
a) compliment (praise)
b) complement (make something whole or complete)
2. Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence:
The books are on the shelf, where (there/their/they're) supposed to be.
a) there (location)
b) their (possessive)
c) they're (contraction of "they are")
3. Choose the correct pronoun to complete the question:
(Who/Whom) did you give the flowers to?
a) who (subject)
b) whom (object)
4. Choose the correct contraction to complete the sentence:
It's raining, (its/it's) better to stay inside.
a) its (possessive pronoun)
b) it's (contraction of "it is")
5. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
Hold her **(loose/lose)**ly if you don't want to hurt her.
a) loose (not fitting tightly)
b) lose (misplace or fail to gain)
6. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
She arrived (than/then) he expected.
a) than (conjunction expressing comparison)
b) then (adverb of time)
7. Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence:
He (lay/lie) down on the beach to soak up the sun.
a) lay (past tense of "to place")
b) lie (present tense of "to rest")
8. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
He has an (adverse/averse) reaction to shellfish.
a) adverse (unfavorable)
b) averse (disinclined or opposed)
9. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
You need to (ensure/insure/assure) the safety of the children.
a) ensure (make sure something happens)
b) insure (protect against financial loss)
c) assure (convince someone something is true)
10. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
The police tried to (elicit/illicit) information from the suspect.
a) elicit (draw out information)
b) illicit (forbidden or unlawful)
11. Choose the correct word to describe distance:
He went (further/farther) than they expected.
a) further (figurative or abstract distance)
b) farther (physical distance)
12. Choose the correct word for writing materials:
The shop sells art supplies and (stationary/stationery).
a) stationary (not moving)
b) stationery (writing materials)
13. Choose the correct word for continuous action:
The rain fell **(continual/continuous)**ly for days.
a) continual (repeated often)
b) continuous (without interruption)
14. Choose the correct word for cutting or dividing:
He (separated/severed) the ties with his former employer.
a) separated (divided into parts)
b) severed (completely cut off)
15. Choose the correct word for a guiding rule or belief:
He based his decision on the (principal/principle) of honesty.
a) principal (head of a school)
b) principle (fundamental rule or belief)
16. Choose the correct word for a choice between two options:
(Whether/Wherever) you go, I will support you.
a) whether
b) Wherever.
1. Answer: b) complement (describes how the colors work together) 2. Answer: a) there (indicates location) 3. Answer: a) who (subject of the verb "give") 4. Answer: b) it's (contraction showing ownership) 5. Answer: a) loose (describes how to hold her) 6. Answer: b) then (indicates the sequence of events) 7. Answer: b) lie (describes his current action) 8. Answer: b) averse (describes his dislike) 9. Answer: a) ensure (emphasizes making sure of safety) 10. Answer: a) elicit (describes the action of getting information) 11. Answer: a) further (implies exceeding expectations) 12. Answer: b) stationery (refers to specific products) 13. Answer: b) continuous (describes the nature of the rain) 14. Answer: b) severed (implies a strong and final break) 15. Answer: b) principle (describes the underlying reason) 16. Answer: b) Wherever..
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