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Commonly Confused Word PairsSet 16

1Which sentence uses "jealous" correctly?

2He didn't want to be the ..... of bad news, but he felt that his brother should know the truth.

3Choose the correct word to complete each sentence: I need to (accept/except) the package today.

4Determine if this sentence is written correctly according to word choice:Cigarette use is a very addictive habit, and it can affect your health.

5We are ..... to go.

6Not getting enough sleep can have a negative ..... on your health.

7True or False:An opinion is something that everyone agrees on.

8Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word 'differentiate'?

9Can I have ..... one?

10My ..... reason for moving to the Lake District was to be nearer my family.

11Know vs. nono means .....

12Most people are ..... of the need to protect the environment.

13Wide-ranging knowledge and appreciation of many parts of the world arising from urban life and wide travel

14We have made good progress with the project despite an initial ..... that we were fortunately able to sort out.

15I saw your notebook over .....

16Choose the word that does NOT go logically with the others.

17..... the best friend I have ever had.

18What are the ..... used in evaluating student performance?

19Meneer =

20The Confederacy did this from the United States in 1864

21I refused to ..... the performance evaluation because there was false information in it.

22..... many people chose ..... not get the extra credit points.

23There are ..... horses.

24(There|Their|They're) always ready to help at a moment's notice.

25I would go with you, ..... I have have to be home soon.

26Oh no! The dogs are .....!

27While reading the story, I ..... that the main character was guilty.

28The hurricane will have a lasting ..... on South Carolina.

29The laconic response left everyone in the room speechless.

30Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence.During the cool summer nights, (it's / its) nice to sit outside and watch for fireflies.

31The king decided to ..... in favor of his son.

32Having defined inputs and outputs for each phase form part of the ..... betwen each phase.

33All of the following are considered important professional qualities for teachers, except .....

34Playing the ROLL / ROLE of the Queen in the play is Jaide.

35Tracy walked out of class to protest the ..... of preference given to athletes.

36The addition of lemon juice is a great ..... to any seafood dish.

37To take or leave out

38I can't eat this ..... pizza. *

39It is a very strong, ..... drug.

40Which of the following best describes the emotional depth added by the word "hallow" compared to "dedicate"?

41The timeline dating labels BC/AD is equivalent to which other timeline dating labels?

42The ..... of monkeys and ..... of dancers.

43I wonder why ..... running away.

44She wasn't going to let a little rain ..... her good mood today.

45For each group of words, choose the one word or phrase that does NOT belong. "radical / election / liberal / moderate"

46Select the correct word: The color ..... your complexion.

47The affect / effect of the new medication was nausea.

48What does Implicit mean?

49As strawberry ice cream dribbled down the cone and over his hand, Jerry complained, " ..... so hot out here that my tongue can't keep up!"

50Find the excess

51Which of the following sentences uses the commonly confused words "hear/here" correctly?

52I'm from Colombia. I can speak .....

53Choose the correct word.My cat will ..... at me for the longest time. It's so weird the way her eyes seem to burn into me like little lasers.

54Flew = did fly. flu = sickness. The bird ..... to its nest. I stayed home with the ..... last week.

55Belonging to a former time or place

56What ..... shoes do you wear?

57Choose affect or effect:The new rules affected/effected the school.

58Music can have a calming ..... on people who are experiencing high levels of stress.

59Though the words "vintage" and "classic" are often applied interchangeably, there is a subtle difference: "vintage" has a primary reference to age, while "classic" can add an additional connotation of elegance.

60Explain why "You're shoes are untied" is incorrect and provide the correct version.

61These two words mean the same thing:este and este