1100. Practice with Confusing Words

Section A: Choose the correct word for each sentence blank.
1. Things that happened in the ____ should not concern you now. (past, passed)
2. Take a deep _____ before you dive into the pool. (breath, breathe)
3. My dad always gives me good _____. (advice, advise)
4. Don’t let that loud noise ____ your concentration. (effect, affect)
5. A speeding car ____ us on the highway. (past, passed)
6. I would _____ you to ignore the mean girl. (advice, advise)
7. Always ______ deeply while playing your trumpet. (breath, breathe)
8. My dad’s influence has a big _____ on me. (effect, affect)

Answers: 1-past; 2-breath; 3-advice; 4-affect; 5-passed; 6-advise; 7-breathe; 8-effect.