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Which is the Right Word?

By: Holly McReavy, Staff Writer

""The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug."
-Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)

1)  In addition to federal laws, the constitution deals with _______.
a) States' Rights
 b) states' rights
 c) State's rights
 d) state's rights

2) The high school _______ is a very nice man.
a) principal
 b) principle
 
3) The black and blue tie _______ his red shirt.
a) compliments
 b) complements
 
4) _______ than 10 people came to my birthday party.
a) Fewer
 b) Less

5) When he proposes on Wednesday, I think she will _______.
a) accept
 b) except
 
6) Her rude remarks were intended to _______ a response. 
a) illicit
 b) elicit

7) I had the stomach flu and haven't been feeling very _______.
a) well
 b) good

8) _______ of what he says, she is going to the movie tonight.
a) Regardless
 b) Irregardless

9) The diamond necklace, _______ belonged to my great grandma, is worth $6,000.

a) that
 b) which
 
10) We will go on the picnic _______ or not it rains.
a) whether
 b) weather
 

"Language is the source of misunderstandings."
                                Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900 - 1944)



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