Question

lose or loose? circle the word that best completes each sentence. 1. the trees are starting to (lose, loose) their leaves. 2. the stem came (lose, loose) from the apple. 3. my front tooth is a little (lose, loose). 4. i am probably going to (lose, loose) my tooth. 5. did you (lose, loose) your homework again? 6. the fence gate came (lose, loose). 7. the philadelphia eagles will not (lose, loose) this game!

Explanation:

"lose" is a verb meaning to be deprived of or part with something, while "loose" is an adjective meaning not firmly or tightly fixed in place. For each sentence, we choose the word based on its correct part - of - speech and meaning in the context.

1. "lose" is correct as trees part with their leaves.
2. "loose" is correct as it describes the state of the stem being not firmly attached.
3. "loose" is correct to describe the tooth's state of not being firmly in place.
4. "lose" is correct as it means the act of parting with the tooth.
5. "lose" is correct as it refers to the act of misplacing homework.
6. "loose" is correct to describe the gate's state of not being firmly attached.
7. "lose" is correct as it refers to the act of not winning in a game.

Answer:

1. lose
2. loose
3. loose
4. lose
5. lose
6. loose
7. lose