CHAPTER 11 Correct Word Usage^245
left: opposite of right; departed
mead: a drink made from honey; meadow
order: arrangement of things to a particular sequence or method; authoritative
command or directive, instruction to provide something
peak: pointed top of a mountain; stiff brim at front of a cap
pile: a heap; the nap of velvet
pole: ends of the axis of rotation; fi shing rod; long piece of metal or wood
trip: to stumble or fall; journey or excursion
wave: motion with hand in greeting; ridge of water curling into shore
Written Practice 11-1
Choose a homonym from the preceding list to complete each sentence.
- We saw the run out of the wooded area.
- Our troops were in danger.
- is used to stuff some pillows.
- The court delivered a decision.
- Scientists fi nally realized that was very dangerous to the
health of small children. - When its began to peel off, we knew the tree was in
danger of dying. - If you drive drunk, the law will punishment.
- I love your daughter; she’s very to me.
- Above the hat’s is the name of my favorite team.
- The teenager cried, “I can’t another disappointment!”
- Let me know when you’re taking your next to New
England; I’ll join you. - My job was to more supplies before we ran out of them.
- An attic full of is always an unpleasant surprise.
- We didn’t even know they had until we saw them turning
at the corner. - Our children always to us as they back out of the driveway.