Grammar Friday

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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