Thursday, April 4, 2013

GWS #33

These questions will help you understand the difference between LOSE and LOOSE.

Click here LOSE

Click here LOOSE


LOSE - something has been lost.  Example:  Did you lose your hat today?
LOSE - having less points or a lower score than the other winning team.  Example:  If the boy doesn't run fast, then the team will lose the game.

LOOSE - opposite of tight.  Example:  The man wore a very loose shirt, that was too big for him.
LOOSE - something is lost or gone away.  Example:  The dog has run out of the door, and is loose on the streets.

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Directions:  Make sure you read the above lesson.  Next, fill in the blank with either LOSE or LOOSE.

1)  There are many cats on the ________________.

2)  When you read your anthology, use your finger, so you don't _____________ your place.

3)  In soccer, there is always one team that will win, and one team that will ____________.

4)  It's a good idea for a student to keep his pencils together, so he doesn't __________  them.

5)  The animals were on the ____________ at the zoo because the zookeeper opened all of the cages.

6)  Yesterday, the first grader told me his tooth is _______.

7)  Today, the first grader may ______________  his tooth.

8)  Untied shoelaces are _______________.