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Commonly Confused Word PairsSet 75

1..... means next in time order.

2The medics treated them in order of ..... according to their injuries.

3Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "Her mood can greatly ..... the outcome of the meeting."

4My sister could not wait until her birthday, so she wanted to ..... inside her presents before the time.

5Choose the correct word that applies to the sentence. The thieves () the ancient painting.

6If you don't include evidence from the text, your argument will be (week/weak).

7Choose the word that correctly completes each sentence.John is using the (camcorder / photocopier), so I can't get any copies of this invitation.

8Many of our ..... activities are bad for the environment.

9Odd one out: A. breakfast / B. lunch / C. dinner / D. tofu

10She was happy to (accept, except) her award.

11Please ..... this pot of Mama's chicken soup.

12I like to see the ..... street from the balcony.

13His behavior is .....

14Which of the following sentences uses the word 'torpedoed' correctly?

15What change is needed in the sentence?Weather these unusual animals are real or imagined has not been proven, but most sightings have a rational explanation.

16Choose the right word: The colour of this skirt doesn't ..... me at all.

17I hope we don't ..... the game!

18The day was long, ..... hours spread on forever.

19Complete each sentence with then or than.It is colder here ..... in California.

20The company used a new ..... for solving problems, which involved more collaboration.

21The bad behavior of some students may ..... the reputation of the whole school.

22Which of the following characteristics/examples would NOT be maternal?

23'Borrow' means-take and use (something belonging to someone else) with the intention of returning it. 'He had borrowed a car from one of his colleagues'. Do you agree with this statement?

24Grey area, gray area

25Our ..... objection to the plan is that it will do serious damage to the environment.

26To prevent a car accident, I had to slam on the .....

27Match people or things incorrectly.

28People should ..... green lifestyle to help conserve the natural resources. A. adopt B. adapt C. adjoin D. adjust

29There were three divergent paths, so we each followed one to see where they went.

30Remember that your decision can (affect/effect) your future.

31Thank you for your kind .....

32Some students ..... with their friends to leave their respective classrooms at the same time, so they can "hang" in the bathroom when they should be inside the classroom getting an education.

33Lanie is worried that the construction on I-45 will ..... her drive to work in the morning.

34Cognates are words in one language that look and sound the same in another language. They have the same meaning too. What does "calculadora" look like?

35Just ..... with it, and accept the acting .....

36Someone known notoriously is known for:

37..... going to be tired when ..... shift is over.

38They had three cats, two dogs and many other ......

39I saw ..... mom sitting .....

40Fill in the blank: ..... is a statement asserting truth.

41Which of the following words is not a community name?

42Identify the correct usage: "The team was ..... for the meeting."

43I promise to be (already, all ready) to go by 6pm.

44Insert the word with the most negative connotation to complete the sentence.Jackie wore a/an ..... dress to the party.

45Stand here ().

46A flock of flamingos slowly picked their way across the lawn towards the Gupta family where they stood waiting.How would the meaning of the sentence change is the author used the word "mob" instead of the word "flock"?

47Read each sentence carefully to find out if the word in red has been correctly used or not. Tick the correct option.The band's performance was a Mesopotamia, and everyone was pleased.

48..... too late to apologize.

49Before moving to Wisconsin, Brandon's family ..... lived in Southern California.

50Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "Everyone was invited ..... John, who was sick."

51Which is NOT a violent-related behavior?

52She had trusted him so completely, this ..... suddenly became unbearable.

53Select the sentence that correctly uses the word 'promotion' in context, making its meaning clear.

54Accept, Except?This word means to agree, believe, or receive something.

55Select the correct word.Although Paula is faster (then/than) me, I can run longer.

56If you don't want to eat Pei Wei, ..... what do you want to eat?

57My ..... has increased again. I'm so fat now.

58Embarazada is commonly misunderstood. What does it mean in English?

59Your disruptive behavior ..... s everyone in the classroom.

60The ..... of studying is getting better grades.

61A stopping device