WORD PAIRS Exercise 7-10
Directions: Circle the correct answers in the sentences below.
1. My greatest weakness is my lack of (patience patients) as I wait.
2. "(Peace Piece) in the Valley," is one of my favorite inspirational songs.
3. Your ship is docked at (Peer Pier) 57.
4. Drunk drivers will be (persecuted prosecuted) to the extent of the law.
5. Every time I feel I am eligible for a promotion, I get (passed past) by.
6. Do you want the last (peace piece) of pie?
7. The little girl was asked to (peak peek pique) in the window to see if anyone was home.
8. Place all (personal personnel) items in the locker before you enter the secured area.
9. The (plains planes) stretch for miles with little variety.
10. Jose begin to (peal peel) off his outer garments before donning his asbestos suit.
11. The fragrant (pedals peddled petals) of the rose were captured in the painting by Rennie.
12. If you (perform preform) your labors with a smile, each day will be brighter.
13. At 10 a.m. each Sunday, the bells (peal peel), calling worshippers to church.
14. Most houses in the subdivision have been (performed preformed) for fast installation.
15. Upon his retirement, Dr. Thompson encouraged his (patience patients) to switch to Dr. Ruby Kwait.
16. Before electricity, women sewing by machine gained leg strength as they used the (pedals peddles petals) to drive the motor.
17. A (peer pier) evaluation is one made by your co-workers.
18. All (personal personnel) who obtain a flu shot this winter will be reimbursed by the company.
19. Midnight, April 15, was (passed past) before I reached the post office with my income tax return.
20. The carpenter can use his (plain plane) to smooth the piece of wood.
21. "Go (pedal peddle petal) your papers," I was told after making the intrusive suggestion.
22. To relax, try to (picture pitcher) a pleasant scene in your mind.
23. I was (peaked peeked piqued) when my comments were ignored.
24. Diana accused Jon of trying to (persecute prosecute) her for her spending habits.
25. Place a (picture pitcher) of water along with several glasses on the table to be used by conference participants.
26. After reaching my (peak peek pique) of energy, I suddenly felt drained.
Exercise 7-11 - Word Pairs
1. Please (precede proceed) with the meeting since everyone is in attendance.
2. The judge ruled that (precedence precedents) similar to this case were not applicable.
3. As the story continues, the handsome young man (presence presents) his tale to the young maiden.
4. Benjamin Franklin governed his life by following 13 basic (principals principles).
5. Please start without me as I'm not (quiet quit quite) ready.
6. People look back at the significant (rain reign rein) of Queen Victoria.
7. Be careful using an excess of this skin softener as it may affect the (poors pores pours) of your skin.
8. Each monthly payment includes both (principal principle) and interest.
9. Joan Ruiz is the (plaintiff plaintive) in the case and Hector Hernandez is the defendant.
10. (Prejudge Prejudice) has been at the root of many unwise decisions during our country's history.
11. Ms. Charleston's (prophecy prophesy) was fulfilled as the tornado passed overhead without touching down.
12. Forty days and forty nights the (rain reign rein) descended upon Noah's ark.
13. With a (plaintiff plaintive) countenance, the nurse announced the death of the young woman.
14. The (populace populous) has spoken with the election of the president.
15. Graham (precedes proceeds) me as president of the organization.
16. (Rain Reign Rein) your horse before it runs away from you.
17. The preacher began to (prophecy prophesy) the fate of unrepentant sinners.
18. This (populace populous) region is more dense than the entire state of Montana.
19. The prospective juror was dismissed when he admitted he had (prejudged prejudiced) the guilt of the defendant.
20. The librarian insisted on (quiet quit quite) throughout the library.
21. The (poor pore pour) quality of the materials was evident when we began assembling the unit.
22. The major has (precedence precedents) over the sergeant in the seating arrangement.
23. (Poor Pore Pour) the soup in the bowl, then let it cool before serving.
24. The dissatisfied worker (quiet quit quite) when she realized she had no future with the company.
25. We must locate the lead (pole poll) before we can set up the tent.
26. Your (presence presents) at the assembly will greatly help our cause.
27. According to the latest (pole poll), the Governor stands little chance for reelection.