Commonly Confused Words

Chapter 32: Spelling and Commonly Confused Words Practice 1 Example: Underline the correct spelling.
Example:
recieve, receive recieve, receive
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Chapter 32: Spelling and Commonly Confused Words Practice 1: Underline the correct spelling. 2
1. decieve, deceive 1. decieve, deceive 2. foreigner, foriegner 2. foreigner, foriegner 3. grief, greif 3. grief, greif 4. hieght, height 4. hieght, height 5. vien, vein 5. vien, vein
6. science, sceince 6. science, sceince 7. efficient, efficeint 7. efficient, efficeint 8. theif, thief 8. theif, thief 9. deciet, deceit 9. deciet, deceit 10. chief, cheif 10. chief, cheif
11. wieght, weight 11. wieght, weight 12. sufficeint, sufficient 12. sufficeint, sufficient
Chapter 32: Spelling and Commonly Confused Words Practice 2 Example: If the word is spelled incorrectly, spell it correctly. If it is spelled correctly, write a C. 5
Example:
factualy: factually untrue: C
Chapter 32: Spelling and Commonly Confused Words Practice 2: If the word is spelled incorrectly, spell it correctly. If it is spelled correctly, write a C. 6
1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4. 5. 5.
naturally: C ilogical: illogical continually: C imoral: immoral unecessary: unnecessary
6. mispell: 6. misspell 7. beautifull: 7. beautiful 8. iresponsible: 8. irresponsible 9. unusual: 9. C
10. carefuly: 10. carefully 11. fataly: 11. fatally 12. fulfilled: 12. C
Chapter 32: Spelling and Commonly Confused Words Practice 3 Example: Add s or es to each word. 9
Example:
reach: reaches
Chapter 32: Spelling and Commonly Confused Words Practice 3: Add s or es to each word. 10
1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4.
hero: heroes crutch: crutches fix: fixes echo: echoes
5. 5. 6. 6. 7. 7. 8. 8.
carry carries dish: dishes potato potatoes candy candies
9. 9. 10. 10. 11. 11. 12. 12.
miss: misses fly: flies teach teaches scarf scarves
Chapter 32: Spelling and Commonly Confused Words Practice 4 Example: Rewrite each word with the suggested ending. 13
Example:
use + ed: used
Chapter 32: Spelling and Commonly Confused Words Practice 4: Rewrite each word with the suggested ending. 14
1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4.
achieve + ment: achievement strange + est: strangest argue + ment: argument love + ing: loving
5. 5. 6. 6. 7. 7. 8. 8.
active + ly: actively true + ly: truly large + er: larger endorse + ment: endorsement
9. 9. 10. 10. 11. 11. 12. 12.
argue + ing: arguing nine + ty: ninety write + ing: writing change + able: changeable
Chapter 32: Spelling and Commonly Confused Words Practice 5 Example: Rewrite each word with the suggested ending. 17
Example:
try + ed: tried
1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4.
happy + est: happiest play + er: player pretty + er: prettier musky + s: muskies
5. 5. 6. 6. 7. 7. 8. 8.
lonely + ness: loneliness envy + able: enviable angry + ly: angrily day + ly: daily
9. say + ing: 9. saying 10. dirty + est: 10. dirtiest
Chapter 32: Spelling and Commonly Confused Words Practice 6 Example: Rewrite each word with the suggested ending. Add -ed 20
Example:
stop: stopped
Chapter 32: Spelling and Commonly Confused Words Practice 6: Rewrite each word with the suggested ending. Add -ed 21
1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3.
slip: slipped load: loaded mention: mentioned
4. plan: 4. planned 5. open: 5. opened
Chapter 32: Spelling and Commonly Confused Words Practice 6: Rewrite each word with the suggested ending. Add -ing 22
6. 6. 7. 7. 8. 8.
smile: smiling stay: staying enter: entering
9. begin: 9. beginning 10. refer: 10. referring
Chapter 32: Spelling and Commonly Confused Words Practice 7 Example: Cross out the errors and correct the sentence. 23
Example:
The parents reacted angryly when they were convicted. The parents reacted angryly when they were convicted. The parents reacted angrily when they were convicted.
Chapter 32: Spelling and Commonly Confused Words Practice 7: Cross out the errors and correct the sentences. 24
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In the United States, every state except New Hampshire has a parental responsibility statute. Such laws make parents legaly responsible for their childrens criminal acts. The first parents who were ever tryed and convicted under such laws were from St. Claire Shores, Michigan. In 1995,a sixteen-year-old boy commited a series of crimes after he was released from juvenile detention.
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In the United States, every state except New Hampshire has a parental responsibility statute. Such laws make parents legaly responsible for their childrens criminal acts. The first parents who were ever tryed and convicted under such laws were from St. Claire Shores, Michigan. In 1995,a sixteen-year-old boy commited a series of crimes after he was released from juvenile detention.
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In the United States, every state except New Hampshire has a parental responsibility statute. Such laws make parents legally responsible for their childrens criminal acts. The first parents who were ever tried and convicted under such laws were from St. Claire Shores, Michigan. In 1995,a sixteen-year-old boy committed a series of crimes after he was released from juvenile detention.
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The state questionned why the parents could not control their son. The prosecutor was successfull in convicting the parents, and the case brought national attention to the issue. Since then, many parents have been convicted. For example, in one case, a couples son set the nieghbors house on fire. The parents had to pay $60,000 to the victims.
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The state questionned why the parents could not control their son. The prosecutor was successfull in convicting the parents, and the case brought national attention to the issue. Since then, many parents have been convicted. For example, in one case, a couples son set the nieghbors house on fire. The parents had to pay $60,000 to the victims.
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The state questioned why the parents could not control their son. The prosecutor was successful in convicting the parents, and the case brought national attention to the issue. Since then, many parents have been convicted. For example, in one case, a couples son set the neighbors house on fire. The parents had to pay $60,000 to the victims.
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Those who are against such laws argue that holding parents responsible definitly does nothing to stop juvenile delinquents from committing crimes. At a certain age, peer groups become more influential than parents. It is unecessary and unfair to force parents to pay for damages. Such laws are ilogical and simply attempt to fix a problem after the fact instead of helping the parents deal with the child before any serious crimes occur.
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Those who are against such laws argue that holding parents responsible definitly does nothing to stop juvenile delinquents from committing crimes. At a certain age, peer groups become more influential than parents. It is unecessary and unfair to force parents to pay for damages. Such laws are ilogical and simply attempt to fix a problem after the fact instead of helping the parents deal with the child before any serious crimes occur.
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Those who are against such laws argue that holding parents responsible definitely does nothing to stop juvenile delinquents from committing crimes. At a certain age, peer groups become more influential than parents. It is unnecessary and unfair to force parents to pay for damages. Such laws are illogical and simply attempt to fix a problem after the fact instead of helping the parents deal with the child before any serious crimes occur.
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Some people, argueing for the laws, say parents must be encouraged to take a more active role in their childrens lifes. If parents know that they may be charged for their childs actions, they will likly intervene and try to get their child some help before serious crimes can occur. Some supporters also argue that taxpayers should not have to pay for vandalism and other damage caused by juveniles.
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Some people, argueing for the laws, say parents must be encouraged to take a more active role in their childrens lifes. If parents know that they may be charged for their childs actions, they will likly intervene and try to get their child some help before serious crimes can occur. Some supporters also argue that taxpayers should not have to pay for vandalism and other damage caused by juveniles.
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Some people, arguing for the laws, say parents must be encouraged to take a more active role in their childrens lives. If parents know that they may be charged for their childs actions, they will likely intervene and try to get their child some help before serious crimes can occur. Some supporters also argue that taxpayers should not have to pay for vandalism and other damage caused by juveniles.
Chapter 32: Spelling and Commonly Confused Words Practice 8 Example: Cross out the errors and correct the sentence. 36
Example:
An other scandal occurred last year. An other scandal occurred last year. Another scandal occurred last year.
Alot of professional athletes have committed criminal acts. Some times the crimes are not serious. For example, Florida State football player Peter Warrick was charged with theft in a designer clothing scheme. Pete Rose is an other athlete who let greed draw him into imoral activities when he bet against his own team. However, some athletes have assaulted, raped, or killed. Ice skater Tonya Harding and her husband hired some body to hit her skating rival in the knee.
Alot of professional athletes have committed criminal acts. Some times the crimes are not serious. For example, Florida State football player Peter Warrick was charged with theft in a designer clothing scheme. Pete Rose is an other athlete who let greed draw him into imoral activities when he bet against his own team. However, some athletes have assaulted, raped, or killed. Ice skater Tonya Harding and her husband hired some body to hit her skating rival in the knee.
A lot of professional athletes have committed criminal acts. Sometimes the crimes are not serious. For example, Florida State football player Peter Warrick was charged with theft in a designer clothing scheme. Pete Rose is an other athlete who let greed draw him into immoral activities when he bet against his own team. However, some athletes have assaulted, raped, or killed. Ice skater Tonya Harding and her husband hired somebody to hit her skating rival in the knee.
Boxer Mike Tyson was accused and eventualy convicted of rape, and several professional football players have been charged with murder. Because television and newspapers present professional athletes as icons, many fans refuse to accept that their heroes have done any thing wrong. Basketball fan Trevor Nixon says, Any body can make accusations. Unfair attacks on successfull athletes can cause their families much greif. Perhaps the public should accept that athletes are not always heroic.
Boxer Mike Tyson was accused and eventualy convicted of rape, and several professional football players have been charged with murder. Because television and newspapers present professional athletes as icons, many fans refuse to accept that their heroes have done any thing wrong. Basketball fan Trevor Nixon says, Any body can make accusations. Unfair attacks on successfull athletes can cause their families much greif. Perhaps the public should accept that athletes are not always heroic.
Boxer Mike Tyson was accused and eventually convicted of rape, and several professional football players have been charged with murder. Because television and newspapers present professional athletes as icons, many fans refuse to accept that their heroes have done anything wrong. Basketball fan Trevor Nixon says, Anybody can make accusations. Unfair attacks on successful athletes can cause their families much grief. Perhaps the public should accept that athletes are not always heroic.
Chapter 32: Spelling and Commonly Confused Words Practice 9 Example: Underline the correctly spelled word. 43
Example:
foreigner, foriegner foreigner, foriegner
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1. ceiling, cieling 1. ceiling, cieling 2. ancient, anceint 2. ancient, anceint 3. noticable, noticeable 3. noticable, noticeable 4. echos, echoes 4. echos, echoes 5. writting, writing 5. writting, writing
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6. accommodate, accomodate 6. accommodate, accomodate 7. definitely, definitly 7. definitely, definitly 8. sincerly, sincerely 8. sincerly, sincerely 9. running, runing 9. running, runing
Chapter 32: Spelling and Commonly Confused Words Practice 9: Underline the correctly spelled word in each pair. 46
10. appealled, appealed 10. appealled, appealed 11. comittee, committee 11. comittee, committee 12. embarrassed, embarassed 12. embarrassed, embarassed 13. recommend, recommand 13. recommend, recommand 14. absence, absense 14. absence, absense
15. wierd, weird 15. wierd, weird 16. niece, neice 16. niece, neice 17. personallity, personality 17. personallity, personality 18. exaggerate, exagerate 18. exaggerate, exagerate
19. butterflys, butterflies 19. butterflys, butterflies 20. responsible, responsable 20. responsible, responsable 21. efficeint, efficient 21. efficeint, efficient 22. fryed, fried 22. fryed, fried 23. independent, independant 23. independent, independant 24. appointment, apointment 24. appointment, apointment
Chapter 32: Spelling and Commonly Confused Words Practice 10 Example: Correct the spelling mistakes. 49
Example:
Detectives may never solve some outragous crimes. Detectives may never solve some outrageous crimes.
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In 1888, in England, a series of sickening and vicious murders horrifyed London society. A serial killer, known only as Jack the Ripper, attacked women in Londons East End with a razor blade. He caught the imagineation of the public. 1. In 1888, in England, a series of sickening and vicious murders horrified London society. A serial killer, known only as Jack the Ripper, attacked women in Londons East End with a razor blade. He caught the imagination of the public.
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Newspaper articles and editorials on the Rippers crimes appearred every day, but some of the stories were filled with exagerations. London citizens were extremly afraid of the serial killer, and they wanted to know who was responsable for the crimes. Politicians recommanded that the Ripper be executed for his crimes. As time passed, London police felt embarassed because they could not find the killer.
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Newspaper articles and editorials on the Rippers crimes appeared every day, but some of the stories were filled with exaggerations. London citizens were extremely afraid of the serial killer, and they wanted to know who was responsible for the crimes. Politicians recommended that the Ripper be executed for his crimes. As time passed, London police felt embarrassed because they could not find the killer.
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Although there was much speculation at that time, the identity of the Ripper was never discovered. A myth has developped about him, and today some people are hopefull that the puzzle can be solved. An American crime writer, Patricia Cornwell, has proposed that the well-known British impressionist painter Walter Sickert was the Ripper.
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Although there was much speculation at that time, the identity of the Ripper was never discovered. A myth has developed about him, and today some people are hopeful that the puzzle can be solved. An American crime writer, Patricia Cornwell, has proposed that the well-known British impressionist painter Walter Sickert was the Ripper.
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In the early 1900s, Sickert made graphic paintings of murdered women, and he had studioes near the crime scenes. In an interview with ABC News, Cornwell said, Some of his paintings, if you juxtapose them with some of the morgue photos, are extraordinarilly chilling. Cornwell has used her own money to verify DNA evidence from a letter supposedly writen by the Ripper. However, her evidence is inconclusive, so the controversy remains.
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In the early 1900s, Sickert made graphic paintings of murdered women, and he had studios near the crime scenes. In an interview with ABC News, Cornwell said, Some of his paintings, if you juxtapose them with some of the morgue photos, are extraordinarily chilling. Cornwell has used her own money to verify DNA evidence from a letter supposedly written by the Ripper. However, her evidence is inconclusive, so the controversy remains.
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Not everybody beleives Cornwells theory, and people have offered other explanations about who Jack the Ripper actualy was. Perhaps the case will remain an unsolved mystery. 4. Not everybody believes Cornwells theory, and people have offered other explanations about who Jack the Ripper actually was. Perhaps the case will remain an unsolved mystery.
Chapter 32: Spelling and Commonly Confused Words Practice 11: Underline the correct word in each sentence. 58
1. Many people (buy, by) mystery novels. 1. Many people (buy, by) mystery novels. 2. Successful writers of detective fiction receive many (complements, compliments) for their ingenious plots. 2. Successful writers of detective fiction receive many (complements, compliments) for their ingenious plots.
3. Edgar Allan Poe and Herman Melville are (excepted, accepted) as being the first American mystery writers. 3. Edgar Allan Poe and Herman Melville are (excepted, accepted) as being the first American mystery writers. 4. Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie are two (eminent, imminent) British mystery writers. 4. Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie are two (eminent, imminent) British mystery writers.
5. The (principal, principle) characters in their works are Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot, both of whom are detectives. 5. The (principal, principle) characters in their works are Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot, both of whom are detectives. 6. In order to solve the mystery, both Holmes and Poirot try to (elicit, illicit) clues by talking to various characters. 6. In order to solve the mystery, both Holmes and Poirot try to (elicit, illicit) clues by talking to various characters.
7. The public has also (thought, taught) highly of other mystery writers such as Earl Stanley Gardner and Dashiell Hammett. 7. The public has also (thought, taught) highly of other mystery writers such as Earl Stanley Gardner and Dashiell Hammett. 8. Many students were (quite, quiet) when Margaret Hamilton started to give her lecture about detective fiction. 8. Many students were (quite, quiet) when Margaret Hamilton started to give her lecture about detective fiction.
Chapter 32: Spelling and Commonly Confused Words Practice 12 Example: Cross out and correct the incorrect word. 62
Example:
He is to busy these days. He is to busy these days. He is too busy these days.
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1. (to, too, two) Hollywood has been the center of many famous crimes. In 1995, the O. J. Simpson criminal trial kept Americans glued too their televisions. Simpson was accused of killing to people. Nicole Simpson was killed, and her friend Ronald Goldman was killed to. Some analysts believe that there was to much media coverage during the trial. The police tried to find clues too solve the murder. On October 3, 1995, Simpson was declared not guilty, although he was later convicted in a civil trial.
1. (to, too, two) Hollywood has been the center of many famous crimes. In 1995, the O. J. Simpson criminal trial kept Americans glued too their televisions. Simpson was accused of killing to people. Nicole Simpson was killed, and her friend Ronald Goldman was killed, to. Some analysts believe that there was to much media coverage during the trial. The police tried to find clues too solve the murder. On October 3, 1995, Simpson was declared not guilty, although he was later convicted in a civil trial.
1. (to, too, two) Hollywood has been the center of many famous crimes. In 1995, the O. J. Simpson criminal trial kept Americans glued to their televisions. Simpson was accused of killing two people. Nicole Simpson was killed, and her friend Ronald Goldman was killed, too. Some analysts believe that there was too much media coverage during the trial. The police tried to find clues to solve the murder. On October 3, 1995, Simpson was declared not guilty, although he was later convicted in a civil trial.
2. (then, than, that) Another celebrity accused of murder was record producer Phil Spector, a man who produced The Beatles, the Ramones, and others. In recent years, Spector has become more eccentric and reclusive then he was in the past. In 2007, prosecutors stated than Spector murdered a guest in his home. Apparently, Lana Clarkson, a night-club hostess and actress, was visiting Spector on the night of February 3. Spector claimed than she played with his gun, and than she committed suicide. However, immediately after her death, Spector told the police than he had just killed someone. His lawyers stated than his admission of guilt was not valid because Spector had been suffering from prescription drug withdrawal, and the producer was less lucid then he should have been. The case was more highly publicized then most murder cases. On September 26, 2007, the trial ended in a hung jury.
2. (then, than, that) Another celebrity accused of murder was record producer Phil Spector, a man who produced The Beatles, the Ramones, and others. In recent years, Spector has become more eccentric and reclusive then he was in the past. In 2007, prosecutors stated than Spector murdered a guest in his home. Apparently, Lana Clarkson, a night-club hostess and actress, was visiting Spector on the night of February 3. Spector claimed than she played with his gun, and than she committed suicide. However, immediately after her death, Spector told the police than he had just killed someone. His lawyers stated than his admission of guilt was not valid because Spector had been suffering from prescription drug withdrawal, and the producer was less lucid then he should have been. The case was more highly publicized then most murder cases. On September 26, 2007, the trial ended in a hung jury.
2. (then, than, that) Another celebrity accused of murder was record producer Phil Spector, a man who produced The Beatles, the Ramones, and others. In recent years, Spector has become more eccentric and reclusive than he was in the past. In 2007, prosecutors stated that Spector murdered a guest in his home. Apparently, Lana Clarkson, a nightclub hostess and actress, was visiting Spector on the night of February 3. Spector claimed that she played with his gun, and then she committed suicide. However, immediately after her death, Spector told the police that he had just killed someone. His lawyers stated that his admission of guilt was not valid because Spector had been suffering from prescription drug withdrawal, and the producer was less lucid than he should have been. The case was more highly publicized than most murder cases. On September 26, 2007, the trial ended in a hung jury.
3. (threw, through, thorough) Wynona Ryder, another famous Hollywood actor, was accused of shoplifting in 2002. Store detectives claimed that Ryder passed threw the store taking items and then left threw the front doors when she was finished shopping. Store detectives intercepted Ryder as she was leaving and did a through search of her bags. They then charged her with theft of merchandise worth $4,800. In court, the judge threw out some evidence, but he accepted testimony from the store detectives. When the trial was threw, the jury found Ryder guilty, but she did not have to spend time in prison.
3. (threw, through, thorough) Wynona Ryder, another famous Hollywood actor, was accused of shoplifting in 2002. Store detectives claimed that Ryder passed threw the store taking items and then left threw the front doors when she was finished shopping. Store detectives intercepted Ryder as she was leaving and did a through search of her bags. They then charged her with theft of merchandise worth $4,800. In court, the judge threw out some evidence, but he accepted testimony from the store detectives. When the trial was threw, the jury found Ryder guilty, but she did not have to spend time in prison.
3. (threw, through, thorough) Wynona Ryder, another famous Hollywood actor, was accused of shoplifting in 2002. Store detectives claimed that Ryder passed through the store taking items and then left through the front doors when she was finished shopping. Store detectives intercepted Ryder as she was leaving and did a thorough search of her bags. They then charged her with theft of merchandise worth $4,800. In court, the judge threw out some evidence, but he accepted testimony from the store detectives. When the trial was through, the jury found Ryder guilty, but she did not have to spend time in prison.
4. (its, its) The preceding three celebrities have received a lot of attention from the media and its readership. Many people think that its wrong for celebrities to profit from crimes they have been accused of doing. Other people think that its fair if celebrities profit in the long term.
5. (whos, whose) People of all ages idolize celebrities who have committed crimes. However, the public should remember that celebrities who commit crimes are criminals. A person whose famous should not behave criminally. Celebrities whos profession puts them in the public spotlight should be aware of the influence they have, especially on young people.
5. (whos, whose) People of all ages idolize celebrities who have committed crimes. However, the public should remember that celebrities who commit crimes are criminals. A person whose famous should not behave criminally. Celebrities whos profession puts them in the public spotlight should be aware of the influence they have, especially on young people.
5. (whos, whose) People of all ages idolize celebrities who have committed crimes. However, the public should remember that celebrities who commit crimes are criminals. A person whos famous should not behave criminally. Celebrities whose profession puts them in the public spotlight should be aware of the influence they have, especially on young people.
6. (their, there, theyre) However, supporters of celebrities who have committed crimes say that although celebrities lead public lives, there human. They should not be punished for the rest of there lives for making a mistake. Their is much debate about this issue.
6. (their, there, theyre) However, supporters of celebrities who have committed crimes say that although celebrities lead public lives, there human. They should not be punished for the rest of there lives for making a mistake. Their is much debate about this issue.
6. (their, there, theyre) However, supporters of celebrities who have committed crimes say that although celebrities lead public lives, theyre human. They should not be punished for the rest of their lives for making a mistake. There is much debate about this issue.
Chapter 32: Spelling and Commonly Confused Words Final Review Example: Cross out and correct the incorrect word. 81
Example:
Sometimes, laws are unfairly applyed. Sometimes, laws are unfairly applyed. Sometimes, laws are unfairly applied.
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Three-strikes laws have stired up controversy in the United States. Such laws state that if a person is convicted of two felonys, the felon will recieve a life sentence if convicted of a third crime. The laws aim to make career criminals take responsability for their actions.
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Three-strikes laws have stired up controversy in the United States. Such laws state that if a person is convicted of two felonys, the felon will recieve a life sentence if convicted of a third crime. The laws aim to make career criminals take responsability for their actions.
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Three-strikes laws have stirred up controversy in the United States. Such laws state that if a person is convicted of two felonies, the felon will receive a life sentence if convicted of a third crime. The laws aim to make career criminals take responsibility for their actions.
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The first three-strikes law was passed in California in 1994, and it grew out of the publics sense of frustration. The public percieved that there was a steady increase in crime, so the state decided to implement an action plan. Lawmakers excepted the publics viewpoint and designed a law they taught would be tough on criminals. However, the law continus to be debated.
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The first three-strikes law was passed in California in 1994, and it grew out of the publics sense of frustration. The public percieved that there was a steady increase in crime, so the state decided to implement an action plan. Lawmakers excepted the publics viewpoint and designed a law they taught would be tough on criminals. However, the law continus to be debated.
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The first three-strikes law was passed in California in 1994, and it grew out of the publics sense of frustration. The public perceived that there was a steady increase in crime, so the state decided to implement an action plan. Lawmakers accepted the publics viewpoint and designed a law they thought would be tough on criminals. However, the law continuous to be debated.
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Proponents of this controversial law argue that criminals need a strong deterrent to stop doing ilegal activities. In fact, they claim that the crime rate has definitly droped since the three-strikes law was passed. Moreover, supporters say that other states have passed the same law because it has being so successfull in California.
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Proponents of this controversial law argue that criminals need a strong deterrent to stop doing ilegal activities. In fact, they claim that the crime rate has definitly droped since the three-strikes law was passed. Moreover, supporters say that other states have passed the same law because it has being so successfull in California.
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Proponents of this controversial law argue that criminals need a strong deterrent to stop doing illegal activities. In fact, they claim that the crime rate has definitely dropped since the three-strikes law was passed. Moreover, supporters say that other states have passed the same law because it has been so successful in California.
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Critics of this law claim that buy harshly punishing criminals who have committed minor crimes, this law ensures that everybody looses. Three strikes laws go against the principal of the punishment fitting the crime. Furthermore, opponents argue that the laws should be applyed only to violent felons. They also say that the cost of enforcing this type of law is great and that the money should not be wasted on jailing those who comit minor offenses such as stealing food or shoplifting.
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Critics of this law claim that buy harshly punishing criminals who have committed minor crimes, this law ensures that everybody looses. Three strikes laws go against the principal of the punishment fitting the crime. Furthermore, opponents argue that the laws should be applyed only to violent felons. They also say that the cost of enforcing this type of law is great and that the money should not be wasted on jailing those who comit minor offenses such as stealing food or shoplifting.
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Critics of this law claim that by harshly punishing criminals who have committed minor crimes, this law ensures that everybody loses. Three strikes laws go against the principle of the punishment fitting the crime. Furthermore, opponents argue that the laws should be applied only to violent felons. They also say that the cost of enforcing this type of law is great and that the money should not be wasted on jailing those who commit minor offenses such as stealing food or shoplifting.
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Critics forcefuly condemn three-strikes laws, argueing that such laws are inhumane, expensive, and unfair. Supporters do not want the laws to be modified. Both sides have valid points of view; therefore, threestrikes laws will continue to generate controversy.
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Critics forcefuly condemn three-strikes laws, argueing that such laws are inhumane, expensive, and unfair. Supporters do not want the laws to be modified. Both sides have valid points of view; therefore, threestrikes laws will continue to generate controversy.
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Critics forcefully condemn three-strikes laws, arguing that such laws are inhumane, expensive, and unfair. Supporters do not want the laws to be modified. Both sides have valid points of view; therefore, three-strikes laws will continue to generate controversy.

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Chapter 32: Spelling and Commonly Confused Words Practice 1 Example: Underline the correct spelling.

recieve, receive recieve, receive

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factualy: factually untrue: C

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naturally: C ilogical: illogical continually: C imoral: immoral unecessary: unnecessary

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6. mispell: 6. misspell 7. beautifull: 7. beautiful 8. iresponsible: 8. irresponsible 9. unusual: 9. C

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hero: heroes crutch: crutches fix: fixes echo: echoes

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carry carries dish: dishes potato potatoes candy candies

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miss: misses fly: flies teach teaches scarf scarves

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use + ed: used

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9. 9. 10. 10. 11. 11. 12. 12.

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try + ed: tried

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9. say + ing: 9. saying 10. dirty + est: 10. dirtiest

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slip: slipped load: loaded mention: mentioned

4. plan: 4. planned 5. open: 5. opened

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smile: smiling stay: staying enter: entering

9. begin: 9. beginning 10. refer: 10. referring

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