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Commonly Confused Word PairsSet 28

1Plato was influential through his writings on several topics. Which of the following areas was not specifically mentioned as one of his specialization?

2The ..... of the storm was downed power lines and flooding.

3Divergent meanings

4What is the difference between fraud and theft?

5I want to ..... this dress to the ball.

6Compliment

7Martha was certainly ..... by the death of her pet hamster, but she did not cry.

8Choose the correct word:(Their, They're) leaving at noon.

9Which sentence uses "abandon" correctly?

10Choose the correct word(s) for each sentence. Select the word that completes the sentence. He's wearing a blue shirt / skirt.

11Choose the correct word: "The new law will ..... how we recycle."

12Which sentence uses the word "ajar" correctly (as used in the story)

13Rizky walks into the classroom and greets everyone by saying, "Good morning, class." What is Rizky saying?

14He loves to (sell/cell) his artwork.

15The student spoke with such ..... for the person who wrote mean things on his locker.

16Gideon's ..... story, in which he described a character torturing dolls, was judged too ghastly to be published.

17Multiple Choice Questions:Choose the correct answer from the choice s for each question. Choose the correct word: "We went to the park, ..... we went home."

18..... of the three people like ..... eat pizza.

19I live by my own ..... Peer pressure has no effect on me.

20Identify the correct word: "She was ..... tired to continue running."

21The presentation is ..... too long for next week's meeting.

22..... time to go!

23As long as you ..... your sources in the bibliography, you should be safe from plagiarism.

24Educatamente

25A "gullible" person is someone who?

26Directions: For each of the following questions, four words have been given of which three are alike in some way and one is different. Find the odd word.

27A philanthropic organization likely focuses on

28A change that is caused by something

29The speaker elevated the memory of Jose Rizal because he ..... to the heroic acts of our national hero.

30If you attest to something you are trying to disprove it.

31A smile could (affect/effect) how they treat you.

32Choose the correct word: Could you revise / remind me to take this book back to the library?

33The invention of the printing press had a profound ..... on the spread of knowledge throughout Europe.

34A document with many errors appears:

35One possible ..... of drinking caffeine at a young age is delayed growth.

36I can't stand it.

37After the trial, his family said they had lost all faith in the (a) system.

38Because blood ..... are generally supposed to be safe, their safety must be secured irrespective of the cost. (FUSE)

39Which is not used for Biometric security system?

40Throw it away! ..... broken.

41It was great to have spring break, ..... now it's over.

42I was offered a promotion and also a permanentcasual position. I was able to plan holidays in advance as I knew I would still be working.

43The following can be classified as forms of political apathy except

44The condition of the atmosphere, such as temperature, cloud cover, wind speed and rainfall

45The two twins have very ..... identities.

46Choose the correct word:a serious effect/affect

47When I finally take down all the Christmas decorations, my living room looks sort of empty and (bare/bear).

48We are happy that we live in a town with such wonderful .....

49Two members of the powerful presidential management staff expressed ..... opinions.

50I always ..... the word "affect" ..... "effect".

51Hole = empty space. whole = all of it. The mouse made a ..... in the wall. I ate the ..... pizza by myself.

52The new rules will ..... how we use the library.

53Which of the following best describes the difference in nuance between the words smart and clever?

54The snow might (affect, effect) our travel plans.

55Up is to down ..... as ..... closed is to ......

56The earthquake was felt ..... the country

57Make sure you ..... your teacher on how nice she looks.

58Conspiracy theorists believe there was a ..... involving Area 51.

59The Pilgrims met Indians that became their friends, not their .....

60I am left behind after an injury to the skin.

61She won the first game, and ..... she won the second game.