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By US Desk
Fri, 12, 23

The manager told employees that even if they didn’t like the new policy, they were still expected to _____...

Commonly confused words

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