Question

please choose the sentence that uses both italicized words correctly. remember to slow down and think about what each word means and how it works in each part of the sentence. my bank will not allow me to take out a loan until i assure my car, but my driving record is effecting my ability to do so. among the two of us, i dont even think im aloud to work this many hours. i need to accept having to pay more, although im not altogether certain i can. i already have two jobs; do you have any advise for me?

Explanation:

• In the first sentence, “assure” should be “ensure” (to make sure something happens) and “effecting” should be “affecting” (to have an influence on).
• In the second sentence, “Among” is for more than two, and it should be “Between” for two. Also, “aloud” (meaning spoken out loud) should be “allowed” (permitted).
• In the fourth sentence, “advise” (a verb) should be “advice” (a noun).
• The third sentence uses “accept” (to receive or agree to) and “altogether” (completely) correctly.

Answer:

I need to accept having to pay more, although I'm not altogether certain I can.