Commonly Confused SpellingsSet 1

1The director cut off most of the auditioning singers with a (n) ..... response: "Thank you. That will be all."
2The ..... of living in some places can be very high. Prices in London are particularly exorbitant.
3Around 90 percent of individual stock investors were found to be not qualified for direct stock investment due to ..... of knowledge and skills in investment.
4It is hypocrisy for the West to ..... democratic slogans while demeaning and persecuting those who prefer to take a different moral high ground.
5You can include moving pictures in your presentation. These are called.
6Except for some minor changes, life in my hometown has generally remained at a slow .....
7Imposter
8Parents sometimes ..... their teenagers.
9Donna is the newest ..... of our volleyball team
10That boy over there is the .....! He stole the phone.
11A ..... should include letters, numbers, and special signs.
12Sam took a nap in the ..... between when he checked in for his flight and when they started to board the plane.
13The judge looked at the ..... and reminded him that he had to tell the whole truth
14It's a great computer ..... when you get the hang of it.
15Choose the correct word for the following sentence:The ..... coming from the kitchen smelled nice.
16The recent economic crisis has led to massive .....
17What does the term 'suite' refer to?
18What word best fits the sentence:I love the ..... thrill of watching death-defying adventures in a movie.
19I'd like to work ..... and learn about a different country.
20We asked participants to ..... a scenario in which they would be content.
21He gave the teacher a ..... of reasons for his absence yesterday.
22Children ..... when parents tell them to clean their rooms.
23..... telephones needed to stay plugged into the wall, but modern cell phones are mobile.
24Skating on thin ice is ..... to your health.
25The ..... process plays a key role in ensuring the owner gets the building he wants, in terms of design, costs and risk.
26It's about the ..... of the Vietnamese people.
27What is the most precise word to go in the blank?"I need your help!" Lenny .....
28The purpose of an audit is to form a view on whether the ..... presented in the financial report, taken as a whole, reflects the financial position of the organization at a given date.
29Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.Plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen, thus transferring carbon from the atmosphere into the ....., where it stays until the plant dies.
30The manager is away on a business ..... so I am in charge of the office now.
31It was noticeable how a few people managed to ..... their will on the others.
32Mr. Williams' ..... was written by his friend.
33Which sentence uses the word 'principal' correctly?
34It's really hard not to ..... a mosquito bite.
35The period before sunrise is called .....
36I am trying to overcome my ..... of heights by mountain climbing.
37What term describes the smaller in number of groups in populations?
38The average weather conditions of an area
39Mom! I have a huge ..... in my shoe laces, help!!!
40Illegal or prohibited traffic in goods; smuggling
41..... means to create duplicate copy of the text.
42If something is not present or real it is .....
43The contract clearly states that neither ..... may terminate the agreement without giving at least thirty days' notice.
44The CEO's vision for the company was both ..... and practical, outlining an ambitious yet achievable future.
45To feel sad because you can't do something that you did before:
46Increasingly recruiters are looking for graduates who are ready for the global ..... and an international career.
47Complete the sentences with the word. I wasn't given my ..... during the graduation ceremony. It was sent in the post a few weeks later.
48Use of English 9 Read the text and decide which answer best fits each gap.Experts say it's not ..... that everyone will speak the same language, but it is not very likely.
49An "acquaintance" is:
50The office floor is completely .....
51Fill in the blank: If your child is absent, please use the ' ..... ' link on our website to report the absence.
52James found it difficult to ..... to the change in time when he travelled to America.
53In efforts to improve their level of living with as much reliance as possible on their own initiative,
54The siblings were known to ..... over stupid little differences of opinion.
55Artificial Intelligence is used to recommend videos on YouTube. This is a practical ..... we see every day.
56After I analyze charts, I have to write a paper about how I ..... the charts.
57I thought since the boys were speaking that they had finally settled their difference; however, that turned out to be a .....
58You have just taught your dog how to sit. What did you do?
59I decided I wanted pasta for dinner, but on my way to the shop I changed my (a) and bought potatoes.
60You'll have to pay a ..... if you get caught speeding
61The curator described the painting's use of color as both ..... and deeply intuitive.