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Leave and Let

By Richard Nordquist, About.com

The verb leave means "go away from" or "put in a place." Let means "permit" or "allow."

Examples:

  • "I never let schooling interfere with my education." (Mark Twain)

  • Leave me alone."

Practice:

(a) Don't ______ the children unattended.

(b) Don't ______ the children play near the grill.

Answers to Practice Exercises

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