Easily Confused Words Flashcard

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A punctuation mark used to show a short pause is called a

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comma

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A state in which a person remains unconscious for a long time is called a

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coma

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An adjective used to describe something amusing which makes one want to laugh is

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comic

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An adjective used to describe behaviour or situations that make one want to laugh is

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comical

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An adjective which may be applied to a person who is willing to please others is

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complaisant

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An adjective which may be applied to a person who is so pleased with what she or he has achieved that he or she no longer tries to improve in any way, is

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complacent

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Something which is needed to make a group complete is the …………………………….

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complement

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To …………………. someone on something is to express admiration or to praise.

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compliment

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To …………………………. means to consist of particular parts.

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comprise

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compose

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To form a group. Example: The orchestra is composed of ten violins.