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Lose / Loose - 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. Clothes that are (   ) are comfortable but often not flattering.

2. Sometimes people (   ) their composure when they are surprised.

3. Do not (   ) your glasses when you put on your sunglasses.

4. The screw on the swing is (   ) so tighten it.

5. I don't want to (   ) your keys.

6. Occasionally people (   ) contests because of poor timing.

7. The cow is (   ) in the pasture.

8. I asked the man whether he had any (   ) change to give me.

9. We often (   ) our tanning lotion when we go to the beach.

10. Do you want to (   ) your high grade because of one poor test score?

             

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