Commonly confused words

If you're done reading my copy of The New Yorker, could you please ​ ​ (a)   it with you when you come over for dinner tonight?

• bring
• take

Early bathing suits were made with fabric that was ​ ​ (a)   and heavy, unlike the material used for modern swimsuits.

• loose
• lose

Flight data recorders, also known as black boxes, are required on all commercial flights.  ​ ​ (a)   main purpose is to record important flight information that can be used to investigate crashes.

• Their
• They're
• There

A bowling alley was built in the White House in 1947 for President Harry Truman's birthday. Though he did not bowl himself, he ​ (a)   his staff to start a bowling league.

• allowed
• aloud

According to the United States Constitution, the president cannot  ​ (a)   a personal gift from a leader of another country without the approval of Congress.

• accept
• except

Do you know  ​ (a)   leading the discussion at next week's book club meeting?

• who's
• Whose

During her reign, the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Hatshepsut ordered the construction and repair of a great  ​ (a)   of temples and monuments, many of which still stand today.

• number
• amount

Julieta made a wire sculpture of a tree for her art project. She used steel wool to make ​ (a)   leaves.

• its
• it's

​ (a)   museums allow visitors to experience art, history, and culture through engaging and educational exhibits.

• Every day,
• Everyday

Answer explanation

Every day is two words and is used to describe something that happens once every twenty-four-hour period. Everyday is an adjective that means ordinary or usual.

Evidence suggests that the early Egyptians built the pyramids by using simple ramps and levers to  ​ (a)   the massive stone blocks into place.

• raise
• rise

Answer explanation

Every day is two words and is used to describe something that happens once every twenty-four-hour period. Everyday is an adjective that means ordinary or usual.