Exercise 6: Similar Words 2

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1. We would like ___ tickets, please.

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Equivalent to "2" here.

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Exercise 6: Similar Words 2 - Quiz

This quiz tests understanding of homophones 'to', 'too', and 'two', essential for mastering English grammar and language usage.

2. ___ water comes over the waterfall in dry weather than in wet years.

Explanation

"Water" is not plural: you cannot say "two water".

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3. We would like ___ see the exhibition on Tuesday.

Explanation

Used with a verb here.

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4. He couldn't wait any longer: he was ___ hungry.

Explanation

Equivalent to "excessively" here.

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5. Those children speak ___ languages.

Explanation

Equivalent to "2" here.

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6. Three ___ these are empty.

Explanation

The word "of" is the correct answer because it is used to show possession or relationship between two or more things. In this sentence, "of" is used to indicate that the three items mentioned are empty.

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7. The father ___ the bride is over there.

Explanation

The word "of" is the correct answer because it is used to show possession or relationship. In this sentence, "of" is used to indicate that the father belongs to the bride, suggesting that the father is standing nearby.

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8. One ___ these buttons is loose.

Explanation

The word "of" is the correct answer because it is used to show possession or association. In this sentence, "of" is used to indicate that one of the buttons is loose, implying that the loose button is part of a group or set of buttons. The word "have" does not fit in this context, as it does not convey the same meaning of possession or association.

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9. They waited ___ hours for her.

Explanation

Equivalent to "2" here.

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10. Her house is next ___ a park.

Explanation

The correct answer is "to". In this sentence, "to" is used to indicate the location of the house in relation to the park. It shows that the house is located in close proximity or adjacency to the park.

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11. I shall have ___ hurry up now.

Explanation

Used with a verb here.

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12. Would you like one ___ these?

Explanation

The word "of" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate possession or relationship. In this sentence, "of" is used to show the relationship between the person asking the question and the item being offered. The phrase "one of these" implies that there are multiple options available, and the person is asking if the listener would like one from that group.

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13. We could see many ___ the fishermen.

Explanation

The correct answer is "of" because it is used to show possession or relationship between two nouns. In this case, "of" is used to indicate the relationship between the fishermen and the many things that we could see them having or doing.

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14. There is ___ water in this jug than in that one.

Explanation

"Water" is not plural: you cannot say "two water".

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15. People who have ___ money normally live in smaller houses.

Explanation

"Money" is not plural: you cannot say "two money".

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16. I saw ___ strange birds at the feeder.

Explanation

Equivalent to "2" here.

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17. They have ___ spare time than we do.

Explanation

"Time" is not plural: you cannot say "two time".

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18. We are going ___ Rome on Friday.

Explanation

Equivalent to "towards" here.

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19. Do you need ___ buy anything?

Explanation

Used with a verb here.

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20. They never could ___ defeated us fairly.

Explanation

Use "have" after "could".

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21. Could you really ___ done that?

Explanation

Use "have" after "could".

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22. There are ___ oranges in this bowl than in that one.

Explanation

"Oranges" is plural: you can say "two oranges".

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23. Is it ___ late for lunch?

Explanation

Equivalent to "excessively" here.

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24. I shall have ___ many exams this spring.

Explanation

Equivalent to "excessively" here.

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25. She would ___ won easily.

Explanation

Use "have" after "would".

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26. There are ___ books in our library than in the British Library.

Explanation

"Books" is plural: you can say "two books".

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27. Should I perhaps ___ called the police?

Explanation

Use "have" after "should".

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28. I shall have ___ exams this spring.

Explanation

Equivalent to "2" here.

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29. I should not ___ done that.

Explanation

Use "have" after "should".

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30. I would rather ___ stayed away.

Explanation

Use "have" after "would".

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31. We would like some tickets ___. 

Explanation

Equivalent to "also" here.

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32. They want to learn Russian ___. 

Explanation

Equivalent to "also" here.

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33. He could ___ seen it coming.

Explanation

Use "have" after "could".

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34. ___ houses are built each year than are needed.

Explanation

"houses" is plural: you can say "two houses".

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35. Now that I am 100 I have ___ friends than I used to.

Explanation

"Friends" is plural: you can say "two friends".

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36. He has ___ apples than she does.

Explanation

"Apples" is plural: you can say "two apples".

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37. Shouldn't you instead ___ run away?

Explanation

Use "have" after "should".

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38. I know ___ people here than at home. 

Explanation

"People" is plural: you can say "two people".

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39. ___ people live here than used to.

Explanation

"People" is plural: you can say "two people".

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40. ___ housing is being created than expected.

Explanation

"Housing" is not plural: you cannot say "two housing".

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41. Families with ___ than three children do not need five-bedroom houses.

Explanation

"Children" is plural: you can say "two children".

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42. We cannot take bookings for groups of ___ than ten people.

Explanation

"People" is plural: you can say "two people".

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We would like ___ tickets, please.
___ water comes over the waterfall in dry weather than in wet years.
We would like ___ see the exhibition on Tuesday.
He couldn't wait any longer: he was ___ hungry.
Those children speak ___ languages.
Three ___ these are empty.
The father ___ the bride is over there.
One ___ these buttons is loose.
They waited ___ hours for her.
Her house is next ___ a park.
I shall have ___ hurry up now.
Would you like one ___ these?
We could see many ___ the fishermen.
There is ___ water in this jug than in that one.
People who have ___ money normally live in smaller houses.
I saw ___ strange birds at the feeder.
They have ___ spare time than we do.
We are going ___ Rome on Friday.
Do you need ___ buy anything?
They never could ___ defeated us fairly.
Could you really ___ done that?
There are ___ oranges in this bowl than in that one.
Is it ___ late for lunch?
I shall have ___ many exams this spring.
She would ___ won easily.
There are ___ books in our library than in the British Library.
Should I perhaps ___ called the police?
I shall have ___ exams this spring.
I should not ___ done that.
I would rather ___ stayed away.
We would like some tickets ___. 
They want to learn Russian ___. 
He could ___ seen it coming.
___ houses are built each year than are needed.
Now that I am 100 I have ___ friends than I used to.
He has ___ apples than she does.
Shouldn't you instead ___ run away?
I know ___ people here than at home. 
___ people live here than used to.
___ housing is being created than expected.
Families with ___ than three children do not need five-bedroom houses.
We cannot take bookings for groups of ___ than ten people.
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