Mastering Commonly Confused Words

What is the meaning of 'affect'?

• To express a feeling or emotion.

• To influence or make a change in something.

• To create a physical object.

• To describe a situation or event.

Choose the correct word: 'Their/There/They’re going to the park.'

• There going to the park.

• Their going to the park.

• They’re going to park.

• They're

What is a synonym for 'accept'?

• refuse

• reject

• deny

• receive

What is the antonym of 'compliment'?

• flattery

• praise

• criticism

• endorsement

Fill in the blank: 'He was _____ (bored/board) during the lecture.'

• bore

• boredom

• boarded

• bored

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in 'unhappy'?

• happy

• not or opposite of

• content

• joyful

Which word means 'to receive'? 'Except' or 'Accept'?

• Except

• Accepting

• Acceptable

• Accept

Identify the correct usage: 'I could care less/I couldn't care less about that.'

• I could care less about it.

• I couldn't care more about that.

• I could care less about that.

• I couldn't care less about that.

What is the meaning of 'principal' in the context of a school?

• A student who is the top performer.

• A type of school subject.

• The head administrator of a school.

• A financial term related to loans.

Choose the correct word: 'The weather was _____ (affecting/effecting) our plans.'

• effected

• affect

• effecting

• affecting