wsccenglish.weebly.comwsccenglish.weebly.com/uploads/2/1/9/3/21931106/conf… · web vieww-3,...
TRANSCRIPT
W-3, Exercise 1—Commonly Confused Words
Multiple Choice
Select the correct term to fill in the blank.
1. Ask your next-door neighbor to _____ a package for you if you’re not home.
a. accept
b. except
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
2. Who ______ the story “The Christmas Carol” into play form?
a. adapted
b. adopted
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
3. How much does it cost to get a lawyer’s ______ about estate planning?
a. advise
b. advice
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
4. An absence of sunshine in the winter can _____ people’s moods.
a. affect
b. effect
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
5. Choosing _____ the six candidates will be difficult.
a. among
b. between
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
6. Did you notice the instructor’s _____ to Hamlet?
a. illusion
b. allusion
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
7. She feels _____ about losing the race.
a. badly
b. bad
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
8. Wisconsin’s _____, Madison, boasts a top-notch university.
a. capital
b. capitol
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
9. Salad, mashed potatoes, fried chicken, and dessert_____ the birthday dinner.
a. comprised
b. composed
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
10. How many _____ must you meet for admission to graduate school?
a. criteria
b. criterion
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
W-3, Exercise 2 — Commonly Confused Words
Multiple Choice
Select the correct term to fill in the blank.
1. It’s unlikely that you’ll find a(n) _____ judge in that liberal community.
a. disinterested
b. uninterested
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
2. Who were the first of your ancestors to _____ to the United States?
a. emigrate
b. immigrate
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
3. Juan’s new house has _____ windows than his previous home.
a. fewer
b. less
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
4. From his speech, we can _____ that the governor intends to seek the nomination.
a. imply
b. infer
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
5. Amanda played the Mozart sonata extremely _____.
a. good
b. well
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
6. The director of the theater claims that _____ best reviews were for Via Dolorosa by
David Hare.
a. its
b. it’s
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
7. After a grueling day at the office, Monty decided to _____ down and take a nap.
a. lie
b. lay
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
8. The tour guide _____ us into the gloomy, damp cave.
a. led
b. lead
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
9. To _____ the game by only one point was heartbreaking for the team.
a. loose
b. lose
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
10. A basic _____ of American democracy is that all people are created equal.
a. principal
b. principle
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
W-3, Exercise 3 — Commonly Confused Words
Multiple Choice
Select the correct term to fill in the blank.
1. Why don’t you _____ over there until the music starts?
a. sit
b. set
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
2. Lucia runs two miles ______ of the week.
a. every day
b. everyday
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
3. After searching for hours, Sam found the perfect _______ for the end of his speech.
a. quote
b. quotation
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
4. The bride and groom need to select the _______ for the wedding invitation.
a. stationary
b. stationery
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
5. We plan to take the back roads rather ______ the interstate highway.
a. then
b. than
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
6. Georgia likes working ______, but she deserves a higher salary.
a. there
b. their
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
7. It is a big mistake ______ accept this information without checking all the facts.
a. too
b. to
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
8. _______ conditions are a crucial factor in the success of some businesses.
a. Weather
b. Whether
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
9. Mom thinks _______ the prettiest girl at the party.
a. your
b. you’re
ANS: b
REF: The correct answer is b.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>
10. The question of _______ responsible requires a comprehensive investigation.
a. who’s
b. whose
ANS: a
REF: The correct answer is a.
In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see W-3.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/
welcome.asp?page=41>
In The Little Seagull Handbook, see L-3.
<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/l-3-commonly-confused-
words.html>