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Confusing Words and Homonyms Quiz

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

 A) From the setting sun till the break of day …
 B) From the setting sun ’til the break of day …

2. 

 A) Riding a stationary bicycle isn’t as fun as riding outdoors.
 B) Riding a stationery bicycle isn’t as fun as riding outdoors.

3. 

 A) Sharon quickly became disinterested in arguing with Bob.
 B) Sharon quickly became uninterested in arguing with Bob.

4. 

 A) He ensured them that their car was safe to drive.
 B) He assured them that their car was safe to drive.
 C) He insured them that their car was safe to drive.

5. 

 A) Who’s going to the party tonight?
 B) Whose going to the party tonight?

6. 

 A) The kittens were altogether when we found them.
 B) The kittens were all together when we found them.

7. 

 A) I have lead an honest life.
 B) I have led an honest life.

8. 

 A) I can’t bear it when she yells like that!
 B) I can’t bare it when she yells like that!

9. 

 A) The capital building is quite prominent in the city’s skyline.
 B) The capitol building is quite prominent in the city’s skyline.

10. 

 A) If you print that, you are libel to get sued.
 B) If you print that, you are liable to get sued.


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