Precede/Proceed

M. P. Moore

Read the statements below and write in the correct word. Remember the differences between the words.

Precede To come before, (v.)

Proceed To go forward, (v.); proceedings "Legal actions," (n.); proceeds Profit, (n.)

  1. According to organizers, three-quarters of the (precedes/proceeds) from the fundraiser will be donated to local charities.

    2. Links to reference material:
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  2. During the (precedings/proceedings) the district attorney objected only once to her adversary's line of questioning.

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  3. A moment of silence in honor of the two slain activists will (precede/proceed) tomorrow's political rally.

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  4. You will be wise to (precede/proceed) with caution if you plan to enter unfamiliar territory.

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  5. Because David's reputation as a firebrand (preceded/proceeded) him, students were wary of getting too close to him.

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