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Lose / Loose - 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.  Clothes that are (lose loose) are comfortable but often not flattering.

2.  Sometimes people (lose loose) their composure when they are surprised.

3.  Do not (lose loose) your glasses when you put on your sunglasses.

4.  The screw on the swing is (lose loose,) so tighten it.

5.  I don't want to (lose loose) your keys.

6.  Occasionally people (lose loose) contests because of poor timing.

7.  The cow is (lose loose) in the pasture.

8.  I asked the man whether he had any (lose loose) change to give me.

9.  We often (lose loose) our tanning lotion when we go to the beach.

10. Do you want to (lose loose) your high grade because of one poor test score?

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Director, Writing Support Program
English Department
Towson University
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