Wily word pairs: The sequel

Some pairs of words are easily confused because they have similar meanings. See if you can choose the correct word in the examples below. It's not as easy as it sounds!

Holly is such a rebel! She’s always the rules!
Jeremy had to his date that he would be late for dinner.
My grandmother makes the most wonderful black jam!
Many scientists believe that human activity is causing changes.
The students were for their rowdy behaviour.
We decided to go with a light-coloured for our living room and kitchen walls.
In his speech, the politician that the problems were the fault of the former government.
Samantha’s testimony struck a with many of the people present.
A blanket was used to the accident victim’s shivering body.
Who can say no to !

Date modified: 2021-09-17

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