In the questions below, choose the word that correctly fills in the blank. (If you’re getting this by email, click on the Grammar Friday headline above to take the quiz.)
I _____________ the speed limit by continuing to ignore it.flout
flaunt
The doctor put me on a new ____________________ of medication.
regiment
regimen
Last night I ________ down, and before I knew it, I was asleep
laid
lied
lay
The President's ________________ of Economic Advisors is upset that a deal hasn't been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
Council
Counsel
Consul
I saw the dog chasing ____ tail.
it's
its
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