264 English Grammar Demystifi ed
QUIZ
Choose the correct word to complete each of the following sentences.
- Monet’s color (pallet/palette) is distinctive.
- The storyteller recited a (tail/tale) of terror.
- We took our work problem to the (personal/personnel) department.
- Mark and I hadn’t done any business until we were (formally/formerly)
introduced. - We certainly have a (bases/basis) upon which to continue.
- My students received (they’re/their) new books.
- (Your/You’re) books will arrive next week.
- I was offered a gift of either a dress or shoes, and I chose the (latter/later).
- My friend has the highest (morale/moral) standards; he proved it when he
refused to keep the money he found. - You (to/too) can meet us each day for our morning run.