Grammar Quiz: Word Choice

Instructions: Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct (or best) word.

Note: In the feedback, "Concise" refers to the related section in the Concise edition of The Canadian Writer's Handbook. "Essentials" refers to the related section in the Essentials edition of the handbook.

. The coach said it is better to take out aggression in the form of a controlled sport _______ to let it erupt as random violence.

. The time dedicated to physical activity in school would have a positive _______ on students by releasing their excess energy.

. It is crucial that we instill a love of physical activity that will continue after students have _______ high school.

. A country may acquire loans from foreign banks in order to upgrade _______ domestic industries.

. The lawyer argued that the advantages of having capital punishment far outweigh its _______.

. The budget will _______ $55 million to help students find summer jobs, which is not _______ considering this chronic problem.

. The _______ of polar bears in Canada's northern regions are slowly being _______ by climate change.

. Now that the two men have______ the terms of this contract, we hope that they will soon ______ start investigating the next proposed venture.

. Sonya did not enjoy her weekend. ______ having to work on Saturday and miss her friend's party, she had to sit ______ her least favourite cousin at a family dinner on Sunday.

. Mohamed was ______ proud of his first prize in the science fair. He researched a ______ designed method to remove oil from sea water in stormy weather.

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