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Farther / Further - Exercise 1

Direction: Choose the correct word in each sentence below. When you have finished, click on the "Check My Work" button to view the answers.

1. David told me that we'd talk (   ) tomorrow.

2. Billy found that he could throw the ball (   ) than anyone else.

3. A little bit of water in the mixture makes the paint go (   ).

4. I wish the professor had discussed this (   ).

5. The (   ) you talk it over with Harold, the more confused he becomes.

6. Your ability to toss the football (   ) should not make you act like a snob.

7. Jane likes any fishing lure that allows her to cast (   ).

8. Perhaps the poem would be better if the poet had provided (   ) detail.

9. I hate it when my golf swing just doesn't make the ball go any (   ).

10. We'll discuss this (   ).

             

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