Commonly Confused Word PairsSet 85

1Children from far away cities came here for summer camps to breathe the sea air and eat fresh fish. Far away means-
2Despite their similar appearances, the twins' personalities were nothing .....
3The only ..... of the new timetable is that we have two hours of maths today.
4Facebook is said to target ads based on .....
5I wish I could go to the fair ....., but I have ..... finals ..... study for.
6He has ..... apples ..... pack in his lunch.
7Check ..... for the textbook.
8Illicit
9Bridge washouts are often an (affect/effect) of floods.
10Miss Frizzle had to ..... her class because they were too rowdy and loud coming back in from lunch.
11Will this score ..... my grade?
12We had cheese cake for .....
13The worker's ..... about the job was not about the long hours, but about the lack of pay.
14..... twenty per cent of natural gas is used in the UK.
15Choose the word which correctly completes the sentence ..... soup is red.
16There aren't ..... many people that know how ..... climb the mountain.
17Publicly praise someone in the armed forces
18This refers to false information, but the person sharing or disseminating it unknowingly perceives it as something true.
19Your car must be balloon poweredIt must travel 3 metersIt must drive in a straight line and stay in the 24" wide lane.
20I was horrified by the (affect / effect) one bad test had on my grade!
21Select the correct word: Why can you be so understanding to everyone ..... me?
22Fill in the blank,"Camels are often used to cross the sandy ..... "
23She had to sharpen ..... pencils.
24Which sentence uses verdict correctly?
25Eating just before going to bed ..... my sleep.
26The school's ..... has taught me a lot.
27Choose the correct answer.6. I fully ..... to win this race.
28I sent the information to Brian butthe ..... didn't answer.
29Choose the correct word to complete the blank: He is ..... tired to eat his dinner.
30Opposite of 'after' is
31I think they're should be a law passed requiring all new cars to be hybrids.
32Identify the correct use of 'their,' 'there,' or 'they're': Their going to the park.
33Underfed means .....
34The chemistry and ..... between the couple was palpable.
35Your sister's son is your
36He said that ..... important to read every day.
37Which has the most Negative Connotation?
38The confession was signed under ....., the attorney claimed.
39You must always where a helmet, whether you ride slowly or quickly.
40Neither Tehran nor Washington is in a hurry to try a new ..... They have not given up on their underlying positions.
41Only one discreet rubber band on a single ponytail is permitted
42Crit: critic
43With wild animals outside her door, Janette must have talked (allowed, aloud) to herself in her tiny home.
44Commonly confused words (pick the correct version of the commonly confused word to complete the sentence). ..... going to be so mad when they see we went ..... to get ice cream without them.
45The dog's collar was too ....., so he was able to slip out of it during his walk.
46A career is the exact same as an occupation .....
47Which of the following words below have a NEGATIVE Connotation? nosy OR curious
48It covers harm which will be suffered by a permanent market loss or ..... damage to the applicant's business reputation.
49It's not my ..... to tell you how to run your life, but I think you should settle down and have a family.
50I need a recommendation from my teacher, but I need her to ..... first.
51To act up; to change
52Frequently Confused Words: Complete the sentence with the correct word.We can't wait ..... swim in the pool today.
53Null and Void are similar.<br />Determine above statement as true or false.
54The performance is done by presenting a standalone musical artwork. This statement indicates the work of .....
55Which sentence uses the word "demise" correctly?
56Yes, doctor I'm sorry I (a) you.
57Mom and Dad won't be home until 9 pm, so you will have to eat dinner .....
58The advertisement had an ..... on me.
59Rice makes an excellent ..... to a curry dish.
60Select the correct word: "The ..... of the story was unexpected."
61Farther or Further? Since we took a wrong turn it will take us ..... away from the field.