Confusing Words test (18)

The ......... has a lot of difficult decisions to make including whether he should proceed with the raid tonight.
kernel
colonel
carnal

We had a delicious picnic on the bank of the small ......... last weekend.
creek
creak
crock

Ms Simpson ......... the lesson on geometry yesterday, so you need to get the notes from one of your classmates as soon as possible.
taut
tote
taught

Scientists have uncovered many of the mysteries regarding DNA strands and ..........
jeans
genes
gin

Sarah rides her Arabian ......... every weekend.
hoarse
horse
hoax

Don't forget to put the water ......... away once you've finished watering the lawn.
hose
hoes
highs

The ......... is large and has a Victorian flavor to it. We stayed there for two days.
in
e'en
inn

Before you buy that used car, you should check with the Motor Vehicles Department to make sure the car is free of any ..........
liens
leans
lone

I bought a small ......... of scented lavender oil yesterday.
vile
veil
vial

The painting had beautiful colors in it, but the content was a little ..........
odd
awed
ode