Confusing Words and Frequently Misspelled Words
Review the lists of confusing words and frequently misspelled words.
On a separate sheet, revise the following sentences to correct word usage errors. Sentences may have more than one error. If a sentence is correct, write C.
Example: Have you allready sent the reccomendation?
1. Good listeners absorb facts rather then interupting with frequent questions.
2. Her principle reason for declining the invitation was her busy calander.
3. The manager was conscience of the navigation problems at the company Web sight.
4. Because Nedra felt overwhelmed by the every day demands of her job, she sought advise from her mentor.
5. Before you procede with the report, check those embarassing statistics.
6. Although we should look into this matter farther, I am not suprised at your report.
7. The judge declared that the comments of there attorneys were irrevelant to the case at hand.
8. Because the property was to difficult to apprise, its value was unrecorded.
9. Jordan hoped to illicit advice from his counselor, but he was disapointed.
10. Is it neccessary to complement fellow team members when they excel?