Troublesome Words

Make a choice by clicking on the radio button, then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answer button.

1. Don't be too severe on that student; he's very ___ .
   sensible
   sensitive
   Answersensitive

2. I think I ___ my car keys in the office.
   forgot
   left
   Answerleft

3. He knows it's not ___ to spit on the floor.
   polite
   educated
   Answerpolite

4. She receives an average weekly ___ of US$100.
   wage
   salary
   Answerwage

5. It's advisable to ask someone who is ___ to judge the matter.
   disinterested
   uninterested
   Answerdisinterested

6. The ___ in our school is to punish students caught cheating on exams.
   policy
   politics
   Answerpolicy

7. Can you ___ me 5 bucks until tomorrow ?
   borrow
   lend
   Answerlend

8. He's been participating in competitions ___ a professional for a year.
   as
   like
   Answeras

9. I arrived late at the conference and ___ the speaker's introductory remarks .
   missed
   lost
   Answermissed

10. John and Becky ___ vows of eternal love.
    exchange
    change
    Answerexchange

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