Confusing words (3): Select the correct sentence for each word.

Loose: An adjective, meaning not tight or firmly fixed. Choose the best sentence for 'loose'.

Why do I always __________ my car keys when I'm running late?

Our dog jumped the fence again and is now running __________ in the street.

Susan wanted to __________ a few pounds so she went on a strict diet for a month.

I sure hope my team isn't going to __________ again this weekend.

Lose:  a verb, meaning unable to find something. Choose the best sentence for 'lose'.

If you're not careful you can easily __________ your way in this dense forest.

The police are looking for ten prisoners who have broken __________ and are now on the run.

I need to visit the dentist. I seem to have a __________ tooth.

I've been on a diet now all my jeans are __________ around my waist.

Collaborate: A verb, meaning to work together on a project or cooperate with an enemy. Choose the best sentence for 'collaborate'.

If his words are not enough, his evidence will __________ his claims.

After viewing video footage the police were able to __________ the man's alibi and rule him out as a suspect.

Fibre-optic internet makes it possible for teams in different parts of the world to __________  virtually.

My colleague can __________ the fact that I was at work all day.

Corroborate: A verb, meaning to confirm or give support to a theory, statement or a finding. Choose the best sentence for 'corroborate'.

The teacher asked us to form groups of four to __________ on our project.

The three musicians decided to __________ for a while with the possibility of later starting a band.

The FBI will often __________ with other international law enforcement agencies to bring criminals to book. 

The defense attorney looked but could not find anyone to __________ his client's alibi.

Climactic: An adjective, meaning acting as a resolution to a series of events. Choose the best sentence for 'climactic'.

This process is checked every time the __________ conditions change.

All my ideas about the plot were proven wrong in the __________ season finale.

The __________ conditions in our country play a huge role in the agricultural industry.

A better understanding of the __________ requirements of certain crops will ensure food security in our country.

Climatic: an adjective, relating to the climate. Choose the best sentence for 'climatic'.

The soil and __________ conditions has given this tea it's distinctive taste.

The killing of the sheriff's wife was one of the causes of the __________ gunfight scene at the end of the movie.

The most __________ scene in a James Bond movie is usually the opening scene. 

In most stories the hero always has to face the villain in one last __________ showdown.