Exercise 4-12



Word Pairs, Exercise 4-12Directions: Read each sentence that uses the words studied in Exercise 54 and circle the correct word within the parentheses that best completes the meaning of the sentence. 1. A (cast caste) party will be held after the closing performance this evening.2. I'll (cede seed) to your demands only after you've met me halfway.3. Rounding the corner, we were impressed by the (cite sight site) of the modernistic design of the new grist mill.4. The historical marker indicates this is the (cite sight site) of the old grist mill.5. The head-on (collision collusion) sent three people to the hospital.6. The muckraker began to (censor censure) the president for his dealings with mob factions.7. While the court is in (cession session), the spectators must remain quiet.8. Hearing the alarm, I managed to (cloth clothe clothes) myself before the fire exploded.9. Interest is compounded on your (capital capitol) and previous interest.10. The prospective bride asked the jeweler to determine the number of (carats carets) in her engagement ring.11. The advertisement boldly promised that dishwasher-safe soap (cleans cleanse) your dishes, making them sparkle.12. Notice this (cloth clothe clothes) is made of fine wool, guaranteed to wear well even under harsh conditions.13. I can't believe this huge watermelon started as a little (cede seed).14. You'll fail this (coarse course) for certain if you continue to sleep through it.15. The picketers demonstrated on the steps of the (capital capitol).16. In your paper, please (cite sight site) direct quotations using proper format.17. Proofreaders use the (carat caret) to insert marks of punctuation for editing purposes.18. The (censor censure) said the television program was not suitable for airing during family-viewing time.19. In the (cession session) of Arizona, the United States obtained valuable land.20. If you (choose chose) me, I'll be an added asset to your already winning team.21. "(Cleans Cleanse) your life from impurities or else!" the evangelist warned.22. Society by (cast caste) occurs in many foreign countries. 23. As soon as I get my (cloth clothe clothes) out of the dryer, I'll fold them and put them away.24. The investigator proved (collision collusion) existed between the contractor and the federal agency.25. Despite holding my hands over my ears, I could still hear her (coarse course) remarks.26. I have all this work to do this morning because I (choose chose) unwisely last night.Word Pairs, Exercise 4-13Directions: Read each sentence that uses the words studied in Exercise 55 and circle the correct word within the parentheses that best completes the meaning of the sentence. 1. Are you (confidant confident) of your ability to do well on this test?2. When you get to the (core corps corpse) of the problem, suddenly the problem doesn't seem as huge as it once did.3. One of my favorite cereals contains black (currants currents). 4. Please check the obituary page to see if anyone from our hometown is (deceased diseased).5. After my speech, several people came up to (complement compliment) me on my presentation.6. Every morning when I arise, my back (creaks creeks). 7. His accomplishments have brought (credible creditable credulous) honor to his family.8. When looking for differences, please (compare contrast) the views of the two candidates.9. When the (consul council counsel) meets this evening, they will decide the fate of the proposed annexation.10. She is such a nice person she can't see anything wrong with anyone; she is too (credible creditable credulous). 11. (Compare Contrast) the similarities of the writing styles of Jane Adams and Mark Twain.12. After hitting my head, some time elapsed before I was (conscience conscious) of events around me.13. The schoolchildren visited a (dairy diary) farm as part of their unit on Rural Life.14. Mark Adams has been appointed (consul council counsel) from the United States to Uganda.15. The torrential rains opened graves, exposing (cores corps corpses) to the views of passers-by.16. My wife has been my (confidant confident) throughout our married life.17. (Currant Current) polls show Robert Markson ahead of his challenger by 20 points.18. (Complement Compliment) your spoken message with some favorable gestures and body language.19. Nowadays an annual income of less than $10,000 doesn't provide a (decent descent dissent) living for a family of two.20. My (consul council counsel) to you is to get up and get busy if you want to achieve in life.21. Listen to your (conscience conscious) when you are faced with a difficult decision.22. The falling rain caused the water in the (creak creek) to rise rapidly.23. The (deceased diseased) pig caused infection to spread throughout the litter.24. Stay away from my (dairy diary); its contents are not for your eyes!25. The jury have almost reached a verdict; only one member is in (decent descent dissent).26. The attorney for the defense had to acknowledge the prosecution's witness was (credible creditable credulous).27. The Army (Core Corps Corpse) of Engineers has determined the land should be protected because of its wildlife.28. Finally reaching the top of the hill, we began our (decent descent dissent) without resting. ................
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