Commonly Confused Words

___ the two houses was a large pear tree.

• among

• between

We will ___ with the tour when the others arrive.

• precede

• proceed

I like reading better ___ watching television.

• than

• then

There are ___ mosquitoes this year than last year.

• less

• fewer

Please do not ___ your wet jacket on the couch.

• lie

• lay

We were ___ for the group picture.

• altogether

• all together

Tony will ___ the responsibility for cleaning up after the party.

• accept

• except

I'm not sure that my parents will ___ me go.

• leave

• let

The hammock hung ___ two trees.

• among

• between

Is that ___ notebook?

• you're

• your