Module 16, Troublesome Words 2, Lesson 15:

Allay vs. Alley vs. Ally

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"Allay" is a verb meaning to reduce the intensity, lay to rest, or pacify and calm. Example: His mother attempted to allay his fears.

"Alley" is a noun meaning a narrow passageway. Example: There is an alley behind the buildings.

"Ally" is a verb or noun meaning to connect by some relationship usually showing helpfulness or kinship. Example: The United States is a close ally of England.

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Directions:
Click the word that correctly completes each sentence.
1.
Her counseling seemed to (allay) (alley) (ally) my fears of flying.
2.
Small countries need to (allay) (alley) (ally) their interests to other countries.
3.
The line of palms trees makes a shaded (allay) (alley) (ally) near the street.
4.
A true (allay) (alley) (ally) is a friend indeed.
5.
(Allay) (Alley) (Ally) yourself to successful people.
6.
His new success helped (allay) (alley) (ally) his fear of failure.
7.
We traveled through the many streets and (allays) (alleys) (allies) of the city.
8.
Between the buildings was a narrow (allay) (alley) (ally).
9.
Is he still our (allay) (alley) (ally)?
10.
Knowing grammar may help (allay) (alley) (ally) my fear of writing.
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