Frequently Confused Words IXL #2 Practice

Fix the one word that is used incorrectly Jack and his friends have just launched a new start-up. Their developing a mobile app that they claim will revolutionize the restarurant industry.

They're

Fix the one word that is used incorrectly Concerned about the averse consequences of drinking alcohol, many american started organizing temperance groups in the early 1800's.

adverse

Fix the one word that is used incorrectly Pauline Phillips was born in Iowa in 1918, studied journalism, and went on to become the voice behind "Dear Abby", a popular advise column that first appeared in 1956.

advice

Fix the one word that is used incorrectly The unique ways in which the bones in our skulls vibrate in response to sound waves may subtly effect our musical perferences.

affect

Fix the one word that is used incorrectly When Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous "I have a dream" speech on August 28, 1963, he opened with an illusion to Lincoln's Gettysburg address.

allusion

Fix the one word that is used incorrectly Blues legen B.B. King made his first recording in 1949 and soon became a popular nighclub performer known for his amicable personality and signature vocal style.

amiable

Fix the one word that is used incorrectly City officials held a special meeting on Thursday to censor the mayor for his unethical dealings with local corporations.

censure

Fix the one word that is used incorrectly Lucy cut squares of various colorful fabrics and laid them on the table. The patchwork quilt she was making required thirty-six discreet pieces of material.

discrete

Fix the one word that is used incorrectly Researcher at Queen Mary University of London have found that taking one low dose of aspirin everday could lower the risk of certain cancer.

every day

Fix the one word that is used incorrectly The bookstore owes it's popularity, in part, to Leah. It was her idea to also stock stationery and art supplies, which have been a hit with customers.

its

Fix the one word that is used incorrectly When you finish eating in a restaurant, you should lie your knife and fork on you plate, not on the table.

lay

Fix the one word that is used incorrectly Eli, an ape at the Hogle Zoo in Utah, became famous for his ability to consistently choose the winner of upcoming football games. For instance, he correctly predicted that the Denver Broncos would loose to the Seahawks in the 2014 Super Bowl.

lose

Fix the one word that is used incorrectly During the 1950's, the singer and actor Paul Robeson was prosecuted for speaking out against racism in the United States. Many attempts were made to discredit him and prevent him from performing.

persecuted

Fix the one word that is used incorrectly Several appetizers will proceed the main course, and a delicious lemon tart will provide the perfect complement to the meal.

precede

Fix the one word that is used incorrectly Primates with strong vision, such as monkeys, chimps, and humans, instantly recoil at the site of a snake.

sight

Fix the one word that is used incorrectly People have been giving they're pets silly names for centuries. According to several medieval texts, sturdy, holdfast, and nosewise were common dog names in the middle ages.

their

Fix the one word that is used incorrectly This denim skirt was loose on me when I tried it on last year, but after my recent growth spurt, it fits me quite good.

well

Fix the one word that is used incorrectly I was surprise to learn that Bobby Davis, whose given hundreds of presentations at conferences and university events, is actually terrified of public speaking.

who's

Fix the one word that is used incorrectly When Ann Makosinski was sixteen yeras old, she invented an LED flashlight that's powered by body heat: just hold it in you're hand and it shines

your

Fix the two words that are used incorrectly I strongly advice you to put tire chains on your vehicle before you made the assent up the snowy mountain road.

- advise - ascent

Fix any words that are used incorrectly. They can be correct Mr. Shen is an amiable referee who strives to be fair with the players. Off the basketball Court, he's know for being quick with a compliment when praise is due.

- amiable - compliment

Fix the two words that are used incorrectly So, far the discussions have been amiable, so we're hoping that the teachers will ascent to the new contract being presented by the district.

- amicable - assent

Fix the two words that are used incorrectly Hoping to capture an authentic, candid photo of the president, the photographer squeezed among two members of the crowd and tried to be discrete with her camera gear.

- between - discreet

Fix the two words that are used incorrectly California's climactic conditions are like the Mediterranean's; dry in summer, wet, and mild in winter. In fact, more then half of the state's yearly precipitation falls between December and February.

- climatic - than

Fix the two words that are used incorrectly To diffuse an argument, try adopting a calm tone of voice. If you raise your voice or convey anger and frustration, it will only have a negative affect on the other person.

- defuse - effect

Fix the two words that are used incorrectly It took twenty minutes for the comedian to illicit any laughter from the audience- and even than it was only because he'd gotten tangled in the microphone cord.

- elicit - then

Fix the two words that are used incorrectly Most companies will ensure a bicycle as part of a standard homeowners policy, but his coverage may lapse if your away for an extended period of time.

- insure - you're

Fix the two words that are used incorrectly The physics professor asked the class, "does time precede from past to present, and on into the future, or is the concept of time simply an allusion?

- proceed - illusion

Fix the two words that are used incorrectly They're aren't many treatments currently available for viral infections, but one experimental new drug looks promising. This drug kills human cells infected with anyone of a number of different virues.

- there - any one