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Shibboleths in English continued

Select the correct word from each group.

Everyone was (alright, all right) after the commuter plane crashed.
He is (altogether, all together) the perfect employer for the job.
Everything is (already, all ready) for the audit.
Your grades aren't exceptional, but they're (alright, all right) for entrance to a community college.
His views are (altogether, all together) unrealistic and unworkable.
Our friends had gone home (already, all ready), so we had no one to sit with at the party.
(Altogether, All together), now, let's hear a big cheer for the Indians.
(Alright, All right), (already, all ready)--let's go! (said impatiently)
We are here (altogether, all together) for this solemn occasion.
That group (already, all ready) won the award for the last quarter.

For an explanation of all right, all ready, already, all together, and altogether, see Quirks of English.

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Last updated: 1/20/2009