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Disinterested / Uninterested - Exercise 1

Choose the correct word in each sentence below.  When you have finished, click on the "Check My Work" button to view the answers.

1.    I am totally (disinterested uninterested) in dating right now.

2.    The detective prudently remained (disinterested uninterested) in the outcome of the case.

3.    Rebecca is definitely (disinterested uninterested) in studying biochemistry.

4.    Perhaps at another time I won't be so (disinterested uninterested) in the outcome. 

5.    Mom remains a (disinterested uninterested) party in the affairs of her children.

6.    I was asked to mediate the argument between my friend and her boyfriend because I was (disinterested uninterested) in the outcome. 

7.    Norman was (disinterested uninterested) in the girls' fashion conversation.

8.    Take a close, (disinterested uninterested) look at the case at hand.

9.   After such a huge dinner, I am positively (disinterested uninterested) in dessert.

10.    Perhaps later I can be (disinterested uninterested) about this disaster; right now, I'm too angry to think clearly.

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Margaret L. Benner
Director, Writing Support Program
English Department
Towson University
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