One word or two: Fun with homonyms!

English contains many terms that may be written as either one word or two, depending on their meaning and function. Choosing the right spelling can be a challenge!

For each pair of terms below, see if you can fill in the blank with the correct spelling.

1. I’m so full that I can’t even eat Placeholder for the answer perogies!
2. I don’t work there Placeholder for the answer.
3. Did you do any Placeholder for the answer last week?
4. At first, the move was difficult for us; but Placeholder for the answer we put down roots in our new community.
5. Residents can request more information at Placeholder for the answer.
6. Feel free to drop in Placeholder for the answer!
7. Were you involved in Placeholder for the answer in organizing the event?
8. We had planned to be away during that time, Placeholder for the answer; so it all worked out.
  
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