QUIZ WHIZ
1. I’m having some technical issues, please _____ with me.
A) Bare
B) Bear
2. The new exhibit at the museum _____ her interest in ancient Egypt.
A) Peaked
B) Piqued
C) Peeked
3. During her vacation, she went on a _____ tour of Europe.
A) Whirlwind
B) Worldwind
4. The road construction _____ everyone’s commute.
A) Effected
B) Affected
5. Bethany’s uncle owns a _____ of land upstate.
A) Tract
B) Track
6. Evelyn researched nursing homes to make sure her mom would get the _____ care.
A) Utmost
B) Upmost
7. Elena was interrupted by a salesperson who was trying to _____ some cheap trinkets.
A) Peddle
B) Pedal
8. The caravan leader thought long about the best _____ to take.
A) Coarse
B) Course
9. The kids climbing up the tree were _____ to fall and break their arms.
A) Liable
B) Libel
10. Eric was sure his speech would _____ cheers from the crowd.
A) Illicit
B) Elicit
11. After seeing all the trouble Tony caused, Monica couldn’t wait for him to get his just _____.
A) Desserts
B) Deserts
C) Deserves
12. The flight delay made their discussion of where to have dinner a _____ point.
A) Moot
B) Mute
13. The police were on the lookout for any _____.
A) Rabble-rousers
B) Rebel-rousers
14. The manager told employees that even if they didn’t like the new policy, they were still expected to _____.
A) Tow the line
B) Toe the line
15. Studio executives gave the director _____ to make the movie she wanted.
A) Free rain
B) Free reign
C) Free rein
16. Jason had to ask his neighbor if he could borrow her _____.
A) Wheel barrow
B) Wheel barrel
17. Morgan’s family _____ from Sweden.
A) Immigrated
B) Emigrated
18. Sawyer was excited to find a _____ in his backyard.
A) Preying mantis
B) Praying mantis
19. Bruce expected his butler to be at his _____ day or night.
A) Back and call
B) Beck and call
C) Beckon and call
20. The comic book superhero was famed for his many acts of _____.
A) Derring-do
B) Daring-do