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Commonly Confused Word PairsSet 66

1There is a big ..... tomorrow morning.

2He has (your, you're) backpack.

3..... is one of the country's most pressing social problems.

4The little chick was ..... when it first came out of the egg.

5To say words, or to make sounds, in a low tone hard to understand or hear.

6Two students got in trouble because their essays were very .....

7A student writes: "Everyone accept John finished the project." Is the word "accept" used correctly? Justify your answer.

8..... for improved greatly in the past 20 years. Both men and women now live longer.

9Which reference source would you use to determine the winner of the 1987 Superbowl?

10Complete the text with the correct word.Early bathing suits were made with fabric that was ..... and heavy, unlike the material used for modern swimsuits.

11They were fined for a minor ..... when the neighbors called the cops to again complain about the excessive noise next door.

12Everyone in our crew is going to the Cardi B concert ..... Josue.

13People leaving a country is called

14DILEMMA:to belittle, say uncomplimentary things; to put down

15Can you ..... the teacher's question?

16Which sentence uses "sinister" correctly?

17Find one odd word A, B, C, or D. 3. A. candy B. bread C. cake D. juice

18Choose the correct meaning of 'quite cold':

19WORD OF THE DAY:The historian continued to search for factual information because of there were ..... claims by different people that create confusion and historical revisionism.

20Choose the correct word: "He was ..... by the movie's ending."

21Someone who shows off learning

22In word problems, the words more, great, above are often used to indicate what?

23Which is a common word usage error?

24"He got to work really, really late 'cos he missed his train" . Which cause and effect word is 'cos short for?

25The difference between forgery and fraudulence is:

26Zazdrosny

27The singer's comments during the show caused an ..... of anger among the audience.

28Choose the correct use of "issue":

29It's a ..... that all fat people are fat simply because they eat too much.

30People from Poland are .....

31Accept and except have ..... meanings.

32You have a ..... for expensive things and a high level of comfort.

33The Erudite were becoming ..... arrogant and controlling.

34Please take all of the chairs ..... the red one.

35Who shall be the custodians of such real property as the Grand Temple may secure?

36In your capacity as a judge, you have to work with high concentration. You must make uninterested judgment.

37Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The scientist needed to ..... the data from the old system to the new one.

38You have to bend at the waste in order to stretch your hamstrings properly.

39PROTECTIVE gear for fire fighters is supposed to made of INFLAMABLE materials so as to ELIMINATE the RISK of fires.

40Stormy ..... is due tomorrow.

41Before it could be used for a table, the carpenter had to smooth out the ..... wood.

42Theory or Law ..... Is a well-tested EXPLANATION for a wide range of observations and experimental results.

43Idea of what a situation will be like in the future

44Choose the correct word: The company's profits were low and they were forced to ..... staff.

45I know I can speak withoutfear of ..... when I say that George Wilson has always been a tremendous asset to the company.

46He acts more ..... a brother than ..... a friend.

47Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "The new law will have a significant ..... on the environment."

48The city of Shenzhen's position close to the major city of Hong Kong in China, is describing its

49The coach showed Caelen how ..... score a goal.

50(Would, wood) you like some ice cream?

51Her brother would constantly ..... her by poking her ribs.

52The laces on her shoes were ..... which caused her to fall.

53Fill in the blank: "If another person shows up, it's going to ..... the order."

54I ..... your apology.Yo ..... tu disculpa.

55I really don't know ..... or not I'll go out tonight.

56Insert the word with the most negative connotation to complete the sentence.It was hard to ignore the baby's ..... screams.

57Complete the sentence with the correct word. The man tried to ..... me into thinking that he was a son of a millionaire.

58The difference between imagination and imagineering is MOST like the difference between

59Which word means "to receive" or "to agree to"?

60All ready vs. alreadyall ready means .....

61Although spell checkers are useful for identifying misspelled words, they cannot distiguish