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1	Many words in English sound like other words, and are often mis-spelled or misused. Moreover, many of these words are among the most frequently used words in the language. Learn the correct way to use each word.
2	She ate the doughnut.
3	There were eight stones in the pile.
4	He threw the ball over the fence.
5	He would bawl like a baby whenever she left.
6	They will be safe up there.
7	The bee went from flower to flower.
8	The referee blew the whistle at the end of the game.
9	The sky is very blue today.
10	The boy liked to wrestle.
11	There was a buoy in the water to mark the shallows.
12	Please sit by my side.
13	The little boy waved bye to his friend.
14	I will buy the groceries we need.
15	There was dew on the rose in the morning.
16	I do not want to eat.
17	A ewe is a female sheep.
18	you are being very kind to me.
19	I can see better with my right eye.
20	I like to write.
21	It was no small feat to swim a mile.
22	My feet are tired of walking.
23	I cannot find my shoes.
24	The driver was fined for speeding.
25	This gift is for you.
26	I have four siblings.
27	The fore cabin of the ship was poorly furnished.
28	grate the cheese into the bowl.
29	This is a great moment in history.
30	Give the bill to him.
31	The service opened with a hymn.
32	Put the car in the garage.
33	We stayed overnight at the inn.
34	knead the bread dough three minutes.
35	We need more time.
36	The child kneed the driver of the car from the back seat.
37	The story was about a knight who protected the king.
38	We will watch fireworks at night.
39	He knows the best way to go.
40	Her nose was red from the cold.
41	The yes's outweighed the no's.
42	The maid cleaned the motel room.
43	She made the bed up with clean sheets.
44	My hair was all mussed up from the wind.
45	You must obey the traffic signs.
46	no, thank you, I am not hungry.
47	He did not know what to do.
48	My nose is sunburned.
49	She knows the answer to the problem.
50	The no's outweighed the yes's.
51	I am not wanting to study.
52	Tie the knot securely.
53	His efforts came to naught.
54	Not one of the children returned.
55	The student won the award for spelling.
56	Either you go or you stay.
57	Put your oar into the water to row the boat.
58	The miners dig for ore.
59	I will have a plain bagel.
60	The plane will land in two minutes.
61	The garden needs rain to grow.
62	The king will reign over the country.
63	The writer gave free rein to his imagination.
64	We will read the paper.
65	The reed grew in the bog.
66	We have read your writing already.
67	The rose was a brilliant red.
68	Turn to the right not the left.
69	The pastor conducted the funeral rite that afternoon.
70	I will write you a short letter.
71	He had a class ring on his finger.
72	I will wring out the wet towel.
73	We live down a long road.
74	He rode the bike all the way home.
75	The boy rowed the boat to the island.
76	The sea was calm.
77	I see you hiding.
78	sew the button on the coat.
79	The waitress was so polite.
80	The farmer will sow seeds of wheat in the field.
81	The son imitated his father.
82	The sun rose high in the sky.
83	some of us will eat berries.
84	The sum of one and one is two.
85	there are five possible routes.
86	their family is well known.
87	they're going to the beach tomorrow.
88	thyme is a seasoning.
89	We have time to wait for you.
90	We walked to their house.
91	May we go too?
92	two children are running.
93	I stubbed my toe.
94	tow the car to the garage.
95	The company will waive the fee.
96	She will wave hello to her son.
97	Go this way.
98	I will weigh the produce on the scale.
99	Put some whey protein into the drink.
100	we came right away.
101	The toddler was a wee one.
102	The wheel of the bike was bent.
103	we'll be leaving soon.
104	A wen is a benign tumor of skin.
105	He knows when to cross the street.
106	We do not know which one we will choose.
107	The picture showed a witch on a broomstick.
108	ad is a short word for advertisement.
109	I will add another stone to the pile.
110	The ant is a very small insect.
111	My aunt is my mother's only sister.
112	The bird has a band around his leg.
113	The marching band played at half-time.
114	She was banned from the meeting.
115	The bear is a large animal.
116	She liked to go around in her bare feet in the summer.
117	An elephant can bear heavy burdens.
118	The contractor billed his client for the work done.
119	The child will build a tower with the blocks.
120	I stepped on the brake to stop the car.
121	The pipe had a break in it.
122	They ate bread and cheese for dinner.
123	The sheep were bred for thick fleece.
124	I have not a cent to pay.
125	The scent of the skunk was strong.
126	We sent the letter yesterday.
127	The dog chews the bone.
128	You may choose between indoor and outdoor seating.
129	I wear colorful clothes.
130	Please close the door.
131	His father was dear to him.
132	The deer crossed into the wood.
133	I will earn my pay.
134	The urn held the ashes.
135	The plane flew overhead.
136	She is sick with the flu.
137	The fireplace flue was closed causing a smoke filled room.
138	The flower was in a vase.
139	flour is a main ingredient for bread.
140	Then he put forth his ideas.
141	My house is the fourth from the corner.
142	The gnu is an antelope.
143	He knew the plan.
144	It is a new car.
145	The hare ran into the garden.
146	My hair needs combing.
147	Your broken foot will heal.
148	The heel of your shoe is torn.
149	he'll come when he's ready.
150	I heard the telephone.
151	The herd of cattle stood in the field.
152	hi,' he said shyly.
153	The building is very high.
154	After cheering all evening we were hoarse.
155	Ride the horse down the path.
156	The ball rolled into the hole.
157	I ate the whole dinner.
158	It lasted an hour.
159	our family will come too.
160	The book has lost its cover.
161	it's too late to go.
162	Do not tell a lie.
163	The soaking solution was of lye.
164	Carry the load in your backpack.
165	A lode is a veinlike deposit of metal.
166	The cattle lowed in the night.
167	We will meet at the store.
168	We had pork chops for our meat.
169	I will water the lawn in the morning.
170	Since his father's death he has been in mourning.
171	none of them wanted to eat.
172	The nun went into the church to pray.
173	The family paced the waiting room during the surgery.
174	Tomato paste goes into the sauce.
175	She collected stones in the pail.
176	His face is pale due to illness.
177	I have pain in my left foot.
178	The window pane was broken.
179	Put on your new pair of shoes tonight.
180	Use the sharp knife to pare the apple.
181	A pear is a delicious fruit.
182	I have a pain in my right big toe.
183	The storefront pane was shattered.
184	The storm passed in the night.
185	His past is a little mysterious.
186	I have peace in my heart.
187	Pick up the piece of string.
188	The peak of the mountain is above the clouds.
189	Take a peek into the oven.
190	Her insensitive comment left him in a pique.
191	rap on the door loudly.
192	wrap the sandwich in plastic.
193	The roe deer had a three pointed antler.
194	There was only one row of cupcakes left on the platter.
195	My role is to be caregiver.
196	I will eat the roll made of whole wheat.
197	The root of the plant is in the soil.
198	Take the southern route for your trip.
199	The rose is a beautiful flower.
200	There were ten rows of corn in the garden.
201	He learned these facts by rote memory.
202	She wrote her aunt a long letter.
203	The ship will sail in the morning.
204	I bought this shirt on sale.
205	The seam in the bag was torn.
206	You seem happy.
207	The children gave sighs of disappointment at the bad news.
208	He wears a large size shoe.
209	Smiling is a sign of happiness.
210	sine is a function used in trigonometry.
211	The bird flew out of sight.
212	The detective arrived at the site of the crime.
213	In your research paper be sure to cite all of your sources.
214	We will go straight home after the movie.
215	A strait is a narrow body of water connecting two larger ones.
216	The cat has a white and black tail.
217	He told an exciting tale about his fishing trip.
218	Pull the rope taut so it holds.
219	The instructor taught the class well.
220	We will have tea and sweet breads.
221	The golfers will tee off at nine am.
222	A tern is an aquatic bird having a slender body and bill.
223	I will take my turn next in the board game.
224	He threw a great pass with the football.
225	Go through the difficulty with perseverence.
226	She told a story about her dog.
227	These roads are tolled.
228	The high ceiling was securely trussed.
229	In God is our trust.
230	We heard the baby wail in the night.
231	The whale is a huge mammal.
232	I cannot wait longer.
233	The baby's weight was eight pounds.
234	The two nations were at war.
235	He wore a red tie.
236	The salesman carried his ware in a suitcase.
237	wear your best clothes.
238	I do not know where he went.
239	I will warn you if I am coming.
240	The coat was well worn.
241	The weather forecast was cold and wet.
242	We did not know whether to stay or go.
243	we've asked for hamburgers.
244	The material was of a loose weave.
245	The sick woman felt very weak.
246	In a week we will be done.
247	The leaves whirled around at our feet.
248	The world is full of interesting people.
249	The insects whirred over his head.
250	I cannot read this word.
251	The table was built of wood.
252	She would go if she was able.
253	you are the best in the class.
254	The ewe bleated loudly when her lamb wandered away.
255	you'll need warm socks.
256	yule has to do with the Christmas season.
257	your eyes are blue.
258	We hope you're coming to the party.
259	Tell us of the knights of yore.
260	He was not allowed to enter the room.
261	You may not speak aloud, but you must whisper.
262	He hammered the nail into the board.
263	I am bored doing this tedious counting.
264	The business has very little capital to invest.
265	A capitol is a building occupied by a state legislature.
266	A caret is a mark to show where to insert written matter.
267	I will add a carrot to the salad.
268	He gave her a five carat diamond necklace.
269	A karat is a unit for measuring the fineness of gold.
270	He eats cereal for breakfast.
271	The TV show was a serial.
272	The dye turned his hair red.
273	Without the medicine he would die.
274	The bus fare is fifty cents.
275	She has a fair complexion.
276	I guessed the right number.
277	You will be our guest for the night.
278	The plane is higher than the clouds.
279	The company will hire the applicant.
280	lead is a soft metal.
281	We led the children to the playground.
282	We will get a loan from the bank.
283	He is a lone ranger in the woods.
284	I brought in the mail from the post office.
285	The sex of the gerbil was male.
286	She won a gold medal in the race.
287	Do not meddle in my affairs.
288	The cow mooed loudly.
289	My mood is happy.
290	Use your leg muscle to ride the bike uphill.
291	We will dig for mussel at the seashore.
292	There was a pause after his speech.
293	The paws of the dog were muddy.
294	Put your foot on the right bike pedal.
295	The boys will peddle the newspapers to the neighbors.
296	The teacher gave praise to the student for excellent work.
297	The family prays before dinner every night.
298	The wildcat preys on numerous smaller animals.
299	The principal is in charge of the school.
300	The device's basic principle is very simple.
301	We raise corn in this field.
302	The rays of light fell on the stained glass.
303	The demolition crew will raze the old buildings.
304	The eagle can soar above the clouds.
305	I have a sore foot.
306	The sole of my boot is worn out.
307	My soul is peaceful.
308	A stake was pounded into the ground.
309	steak was grilled and eaten.
310	Do not steal from others.
311	The beams of the building were of solid steel.
312	The king sat on his throne.
313	She had thrown out the stale bread.
314	The nurse injected the shot into a vein in his arm.
315	The weather vane was moving with the wind.
316	Her waist was tiny.
317	Do not waste good food.
318	I know who's your mother.
319	I do not know whose umbrella I used.
320	It is the worst kind of disease.
321	wurst means mixture.
322	He got bolder as he spoke.
323	The climber almost slipped getting onto the boulder.
324	She would browse through the library shelves for hours.
325	He had dark brows above his eyes.
326	The colonel led the troops.
327	There were many kernels on the corn cob.
328	He played the cymbal in the orchestra.
329	A wedding ring is a symbol of love.
330	The old miner told stories of digging for coal.
331	If you are under eighteen years of age you are a minor.
332	I have no patience for waiting so long.
333	The doctor will see his patients now.
334	His presence was foreboding.
335	Birthdays are a time to receive presents.
336	The seas are filled with many fish and plants.
337	The woman sees the sale sign.
338	The policeman will seize the thief.
339	The walker remained stationary in the middle of the street.
340	I will write my thank you on white stationery.
341	I will give you a summary of the visit.
342	Wear your summery outfit to the picnic.
343	Let's go to the beach to swim.
344	This is a white beech tree.
345	The bacteria's cell wall could be seen under the microscope.
346	The house did not sell quickly.
347	The census reported a large population.
348	Smell is one of the five senses.
349	He sang in a choral music group.
350	They found a coral reef.
351	The old floorboard let out a creak.
352	Water in the creek was cold.
353	The crews on the ground went to work.
354	Let us go on an ocean cruise.
355	There are seven days in a week.
356	The fall left her in a daze.
357	A disc in his back had slipped out of place.
358	All of the data was stored on the hard disk.
359	The assistant was discreet with the information.
360	The project naturally divided into four discrete parts.
361	We discussed our plans with them.
362	It was with disgust that he viewed the mess.
363	A doe is a female deer.
364	Bread dough must first rise before being baked.
365	The students tended to doze in class after lunch.
366	There were several does standing with their fawns.
367	The tree is fir.
368	The bear has brown fur.
369	A flea is a wingless and bloodsucking insect.
370	I will flee from the fire.
371	He had foul breath.
372	The turkey is a fowl.
373	The cancellation frees us to do the travelling we had hoped on.
374	The water will freeze overnight.
375	The gneiss is a colorful rock.
376	You are nice to your children.
377	The matidor was gored by the bull.
378	We drank water from a gourd.
379	The gorilla is a large ape.
380	They were attacked by a band of guerilla fighters.
381	The sky was colored blues and grays.
382	The cattle graze in the field.
383	The hunter will hew a way through the jungle.
384	Her hair showed a red hue in the light.
385	Her hands were never idle.
386	The older brother was his idol.
387	An idyll is a short poem descriptive of rustic life.
388	The agitator tried to incite the crowd to riot.
389	The counselor had insight into the student's behavior.
390	I love jam on biscuits.
391	The door would not close because the jamb was askew.
392	He wore a faded pair of jeans.
393	A person's genes determine his eye color.
394	He leased a room for the semester.
395	They collected the least amount of money.
396	The medicine will lessen the pain of your leg.
397	Please study lesson number nine.
398	There were twenty links in the chain.
399	The lynx is a wildcat.
400	They came away from the war with much loot.
401	The lovely sound of the lute could be heard from far away.
402	The corn was a brilliant maize color.
403	The mouse ran through the maze to find the cheese.
404	mince the onion and add it to the saute.
405	Chocolate mints are delicious.
406	I missed you at class.
407	The mist was so thick we could not see.
408	All nays please raise your hands to express your opposition.
409	The horse neighs could be heard from the stables.
410	Do not overdo the decorations.
411	This library book is overdue.
412	We could hear the peal of the bells.
413	peel the banana for the baby.
414	A peer is an equal.
415	We walked out on the pier of the sea.
416	A plum is a fruit.
417	He will plumb the depths of my heart.
418	The prince was the son of the king.
419	We will make prints of the pictures.
420	There are four quarts in a gallon.
421	The quartz was mined and shipped to another state.
422	quince is a hard sour fruit.
423	quints is often a group of five children born of the same mother.
424	This is real cheese.
425	The fisherman will reel in the large catch.
426	The room will reek of the odor of rotten fish.
427	The army will wreak vengeance on the enemy.
428	rest assured of our care.
429	She wrest the sharp fork from the child.
430	The employer will review the application.
431	A revue is a form of theatrical entertainment.
432	roux is a mixture used to thicken sauces.
433	You will rue the day you said good bye.
434	I will choose a rye bagel.
435	He made a wry remark.
436	The lunches were put into small sacks.
437	The saxophone is informally referred to as a sax.
438	The carpenter sawed the board in three pieces.
439	We put sod on the lawn where the bare spots showed.
440	It was scene one part two of the play.
441	I have seen a movie today.
442	His personal serf carried his baggage.
443	The swimmers watch for the low surf.
444	serge is a woolen fabric used for clothing.
445	He felt a surge of hope after getting the news.
446	The shoe was too small for her foot.
447	He will shoo the dogs off the porch.
448	I will go to the other side of the boat.
449	She sighed when he smiled at her.
450	The hero will slay the dragon.
451	The couple rode in a sleigh pulled by horses.
452	The kite soared above the trees.
453	The sword was a weapon used by the knight.
454	The gardener uses a spade to dig the flower bed.
455	We took the dog to the vet to be spayed.
456	The serious young man was staid in his ways.
457	We stayed til midnight.
458	We will use the stair to go to the second floor.
459	Do not stare at people.
460	The jacket was made of suede.
461	The children swayed to and fro on the ride.
462	I will have three flavors of ice cream in my sundae.
463	We visit your uncle on Sunday.
464	Pull the tacks out of the bulliten board.
465	Pay your tax bill on time.
466	There were many teas to choose from at the restaurant.
467	Please do not tease the kitten.
468	Find all the letter tees on this page.
469	The scouts put up their tents for the night.
470	We were tense waiting to hear the news.
471	The ocean's tide is low
472	We tied the dog to the fence.
473	Please tighten your belt.
474	A titan is any of the sons of Uranus.
475	The toad was found in the garden.
476	The man was only four toed.
477	The car was towed to the station.
478	The police tracked down the criminal.
479	The youth passed out a tract to the passerby.
480	use your pen to write your name.
481	The ewes were in the field.
482	I know five verses of the poem by heart.
483	The game was the green team versus the blue.
484	The technician took the vial of blood to the lab.
485	A vile odor came from the trash can.
486	The boy will wade through the puddle.
487	He weighed fifty pounds.
488	Wales is part of the United Kingdom.
489	whales are larger than dolphins.
490	The candle was dripping wax.
491	The little boy whacks his brother with the balloon.
492	we'd like to remain awhile.
493	Let's weed the garden in the morning before it gets hot.
494	The worker can weld the two beams together.
495	Water welled up from the rupture in the pipe below.
496	The child began to whine for his lunch.
497	wine was served with the crackers and cheese.
498	The driver said whoa to the team of horses.
499	woe to the one who breaks the law.
500	A yoke was put on the two oxen.
501	The yolk of the egg is yellow.