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1. For each of the following, choose the correct sentence.

 A) It's illegal to insight public riots or violence.
 B) It's illegal to incite public riots or violence.

2. 

 A) Many dinosaurs stalked their prey at night.
 B) Many dinosaurs stalked their pray at night.

3. 

 A) Reading is a good antidote for boredom.
 B) Reading is a good anecdote for boredom.

4. 

 A) We were surrounded and trouble seemed imminent.
 B) We were surrounded and trouble seemed eminent.

5. 

 A) Naval piercings have become more popular in recent years.
 B) Navel piercings have become more popular in recent years.

6. 

 A) It's hot today, so don't overdo it during your run.
 B) It's hot today, so don't overdue it during your run.

7. 

 A) I've had a dull pane in my back since yesterday.
 B) I've had a dull pain in my back since yesterday.

8. 

 A) We spent all day fishing from the peer.
 B) We spent all day fishing from the pier.

9. 

 A) During today's class, we'll discuss a number of religious leaders and prophets.
 B) During today's class, we'll discuss a number of religious leaders and profits.

10. 

 A) Sometimes you just have to take a chance and role the dice.
 B) Sometimes you just have to take a chance and roll the dice.


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