Editor's Corner

Welcome to Thursday! Today’s quiz is on homonyms and frequently confused words.

The way this works:

· You choose the correct sentence from each pair below

· Jot down your answers

· Look for the voting buttons at the top of this e-mail

· Select the set of answers that you think is correct

· Wait until noon (or later, depending where you are) and all will be revealed!

Choose the correct sentence from each group below:*

1 A) The receptionist excepted my resume and said that someone would contact me soon.

B) The receptionist accepted my resume and said that someone would contact me soon.

2 A) Frederika hit the breaks when she saw the deer crossing the road.

B) Frederika hit the brakes when she saw the deer crossing the road.

3 A) Let’s canvas the neighborhood to see if everyone has the same opinion.

B) Let’s canvass the neighborhood to see if everyone has the same opinion.

4 A) Tina can’t wear jewelry unless it’s made of 24-carat gold.

B) Tina can’t wear jewelry unless it’s made of 24-carrot gold.

C) Tina can’t wear jewelry unless it’s made of 24-karat gold.

D) Tina can’t wear jewelry unless it’s made of 24-caret gold.

*Material created by Jane Straus and Co. Copyright by Jane Straus.

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