Confusing Words test (10)

The window latch broke earlier in the day. By nightfall, the wind was blowing harder than ever, and there was a noticeable ......... in the apartment.
drought
draft
drift
daft

There is a great deli around the corner. Tom orders corned beef on ......... bread for lunch every day.
root
reed
wry
rye

Jeffrey decided to take some night classes. He really enjoys the first-year English ......... he attends every Tuesday and Thursday evening at the college.
coarse
cord
curse
course

The sun's ......... are enjoyable in the summertime. However, sunbathers should wear sunscreen in order to prevent sunburn and skin damage.
raze
raise
rays
rave

The little ......... loves to horse around and play in the backyard with his dog, Skippy.
bay
boy
buoy
buy

People should always make sure they dispose of their ......... products in an environmentally friendly way.
waist
waste
haste
wait

Tracy decided to join the Peace ......... in the fall and help people in other countries. She wants to make a difference in the world.
Cores
Cords
Corps
Core

There is a terrible ......... bug going around. Everyone at work is sick and the clinics are full of patients who want to get better before Christmas.
flu
flew
fluke
flame

Dogs are not considered full-......... until they are about three years old.
groomed
grown
groan
growl

At the office, the telephone must ......... four times before the answering machine picks up the call.
wrong
wring
ring
rang