Commonly Misused Words 1

Commonly Misused Words 1

By Jolene Zavala

Multiple Choice

I'll ______ no money from that cheapskate.

• accept

• except

Multiple Choice

The whole army is out of step ______ Fred.

• accept
• except

Multiple Choice

It will cure anything _____ flat feet.

• accept
• except

Multiple Choice

I had to _____ their negative evaluation.

• except
• accept

Multiple Choice

Howard could not _____ the job.

• except
• accept

Multiple Choice

________ when there's a classic movie playing, Pete seldom watches television.

• Accept
• Except

Multiple Choice

Wars _____ everybody.

• effect
• affect

Multiple Choice

The destructive _____ from wars last for years.

• affects
• effects

Multiple Choice

 Televison has a strong ____ on public opinion.

• effect
• affect

Multiple Choice

Falling on my head had a bad _____  on my memory.

• affect
• effect

Multiple Choice

The early frost will ____ the crops.

• affect
• effect

Multiple Choice

Why don't you ever see elephants hiding in trees? Because they hide so ____!

• well

• good

Multiple Choice

When is a ____ time to use a trampoline? Springtime!

• good

• well

Multiple Choice

If you listen ____, you will do a ____ job.

• well, good

• good, well