WORD USAGE

Read the following sentences carefully. Select the correct word.

_____ 1. The (1) effect (2) affect of the telegram was drastic.

_____ 2. The work was (1) preceding (2) proceeding in an orderly manner.

_____ 3. Traffic between states is subject to (1) interstate (2) intrastate regulations.

_____ 4. It has been (1) awfully (2) extremely hot this week.

_____ 5. The (1) immigrants (2) emigrants to the United States came from all countries.

_____ 6. The tickets are for Molly and (1) myself (2) me.

_____ 7. He wondered (1) if (2) whether you had finished the work.

_____ 8. How much (1) further (2) farther do we have to go?

_____ 9. Neither the men nor the boy (1) was (2) were close enough to assist the old lady.

_____ 10. The person (1) who (2) whom he calls will have to go.

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