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Confusing Vocabulary Words
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mattbeckwith
Some vocabulary words in English are easily confused. See how well you know these commonly mis-used words.
Question 1:
Is this the correct usage of the word "inferring"?
"By saying that I look good today, are you inferring that I did not look good yesterday?"
No
Yes
Question 2:
Is this the correct usage of the word "continually"?
"Professor Smith gave a speech yesterday. He spoke continually for 3 hours."
No
Yes
Question 3:
Which of these sentences is correct?
From whence did he come?
If you build it, thence he will come.
From hence to eternity, I will search.
Whence did he come?
Question 4:
Which of these sentences is correct?
His manner may not be effete, but it's certainly effected.
His constant smiling after the death of his brother drove the psychologist to conclude that his effect was incongruous with his mood.
His diplomatic efforts effected a compromise.
His diplomatic efforts were affective in brooking a compromise.
Question 5:
Which of the following is correct?
None of these is correct.
The only acceptable score is a perfect score, e.g. 100%.
There are many makes of automobile, i.e. Toyota and Mazda.
Some fruits are sour, e.g. lemons.
Question 6:
Which of these is correct?
The capitol building is located in the capitol.
The capital building is located in the capitol.
The capitol building is located in the capital.
The capital building is located in the capital.
Question 7:
In the following sentence, which word is incorrect?
The school's unprincipled principal understands the principle of the argument.
principal
unprincipled
None of the words is incorrect; the sentence is correct as is.
principle
Question 8:
Which of the following is NOT a synonym of the word "reticent"?
Restrained
Reluctant
These are all synonyms of the word "reticent".
Silent
Question 9:
Which of the following is incorrect?
These are all correct usages of the word "comprised".
The class comprised 30 people.
The class was comprised of 30 people.
Thirty people comprised the class.
Question 10:
Which of these is incorrect?
He awakened at six.
All of these sentences are correct.
He woke up at six.
He awoke at six.
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