For each word in each of the seven sections below, choose the correct definition, then insert the correct form of the word in each blank space in the sentence provided.
Section 1: Ensure – Insure – Assure
_________________ To give someone confidence
_________________ To make certain
_________________ To protect against lo
I _________________ you, I will _________________ that the painting is _________________ before it is hung in the gallery.
Please _________________ that all pleadings are in the file before I leave for court.
Section 2: Anyone – Any one
_________________ any one person in a group
_________________ anybody
_________________ member of the association can be elected to that office.
_________________ may nominate another member for office.
Section 3: Appraise – Apprise
_________________ to set a value on
_________________ to inform
We will keep you _________________ as further developments occur.
Once the expert has _________________ the damage, we will _________________ of his findings.
Section 4: A while – Awhile
_________________ a short period of time
_________________ for a short time
We will wait here for _________________ before proceeding.
Wait _________________ before proceeding.
Section 5: Eminent – Imminent
_________________ threatening; impending
_________________ well-known; prominent
The _________________ geologist has indicated that the homes on the cliff are in _________________ danger of sliding down into the sea.
Section 6: Specially – Especially
_________________ to an exceptional degree
_________________ particularly, as opposed to generally
This dessert was _________________ prepared just for you.
He is an _________________ good student and deserves all the scholarships he received.
Section 7: Lay – Lie
_________________ to recline, rest, or stay
_________________ to put or place
I want to _________________ down for a while before I leave.
Please _________________ the afghan on the back of the sofa so I can use it when I _________________ down for a nap later.
Make sure you _________________ the foundation straight or the house will not _________________ straight.
ANSWER KEY (answers in parenthesis):
Section 1: Ensure – Insure – Assure
_________________ To give someone confidence (assure)
_________________ To make certain (ensure)
_________________ To protect against loss (insure)
I _________________ you, I will _________________ that the painting is _________________ before it is hung in the gallery. (assure; ensure; insured)
Please _________________ that all pleadings are in the file before I leave for court. (ensure)
Section 2: Anyone – Any one
_________________ any one person in a group (any one)
_________________ anybody (anyone)
_________________ member of the association can be elected to that office. (any one)
_________________ may nominate another member for office. (anyone)
Section 3: Appraise – Apprise
_________________ to set a value on (appraise)
_________________ to inform (apprise)
We will keep you _________________ as further developments occur. (apprised)
Once the expert has _________________ the damage, we will _________________ of his findings. (appraise; apprise)
Section 4: A while – Awhile
_________________ a short period of time (a while)
_________________ for a short time (awhile)
We will wait here for _________________ before proceeding. (a while)
Wait _________________ before proceeding. (awhile)
Section 5: Eminent – Imminent
_________________ threatening; impending (imminent)
_________________ well-known; prominent (eminent)
The _________________ geologist has indicated that the homes on the cliff are in _________________ danger of sliding down into the sea. (eminent; imminent)
Section 6: Specially – Especially
_________________ to an exceptional degree (especially)
_________________ particularly, as opposed to generally (specially)
This dessert was _________________ prepared just for you. (specially)
He is an _________________ good student and deserves all the scholarships he received. (especially)
Section 7: Lay – Lie
_________________ to recline, rest, or stay (lie)
_________________ to put or place (lay)
I want to _________________ down for a while before I leave. (lie – rest)
Please _________________ the Afghan on the back of the sofa so I can use it when I _________________ down for a nap later. (Lay – put or place; lie – rest)
Make sure you _________________ the foundation straight or the house will not _________________ straight. (lay – put or place; lie – stay)
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