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Whether you're a native speaker of English or an advanced ESL student, these exercises will help you identify and eliminate common grammar mistakes.
topic:
Problem words, words commonly confused in English 1
| level: Advanced
Below you'll find pairs of words that are commonly confused in writing. Choose the correct response to complete each of the sentences:
1. They are not going to ____________ this game.
loose
lose
2. I think my pants are a little too ____________
lose
loose
3. This is one of the side ____________ of this medication.
effects
affects
4. Taking this medication might ____________ your sleep.
affect
effect
5. Make sure that they get ____________ money.
there
their
6. Put the money ____________.
there
their
7. This is really ____________!
exiting
exciting
8. The band will be ____________ the stadium in about half an hour.
exciting
exiting
9. He is better at grammar ____________ I am.
then
than
10. I didn't know him ____________.
then
than
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