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Grammar for Grownups Quiz

CONFUSING AND MISUSED WORDS

1. Which will bring Angela back to work refreshed and rested?

a. Angela stood at the beach resort for two weeks.
b. Angela stayed at the beach resort for two weeks.

2. Which performance made Hamlet seem real?

a. His performance in the powerful role of Hamlet was credible.
b. His performance in the powerful role of Hamlet was creditable.

3. Which does not violate the First Amendment protecting free speech?

a. The President censored the report of the Department of Defense.
b. The President censured the report of the Department of Defense.

4. Which is the better deal for the chess players?

a. Both players will receive $5000.
b. Each player will receive $5000.

5. In which crime did the perps do a more complete job?

a. The criminals robbed the Brinks truck.
b. The criminals stole the Brinks truck.

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