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I love Confusing Words

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The dance ........ from China is made up of some very experienced and popular opera singers

a)

troop

b)

troup

c)

troupe

d)

group

2.

The.........statistics show the proportion of people in their twenties who are employed

a)

democractical

b)

demographical

c)

geographical

d)

typographical

3.

His appearance was .........; he had not taken a bath or changed his clothes in two weeks.

a)

delusive

b)

elusive

c)

reclusive

d)

repulsive

4.

When the toddler takes a shower, he likes to pour the liquid soap onto a sponge to work up a........

a)

lathe

b)

lather

c)

ladder

d)

leather

5.

Many westerners view Asia as an ......and mysterious region full of quaint cultures and traditions.

a)

exotic

b)

erratic

c)

esoteric

d)

exotica

6.

We like to go to the skating ...... in our free time as we enjoy the sensation of moving on ice.

a)

rind

b)

rig

c)

ring

d)

rink

7.

The actor played the part of a tyrannical king very well with his......and raving.

a)

ranching

b)

ranking

c)

reigning

d)

renting

8.

I do not understand why you like to sped so much money buying these useless ........

a)

baubles

b)

bauxite

c)

bubbles

d)

bulgur

9.

That man is a prime suspect as he does not have an ....... at the time of crime.

a)

ale

b)

alias

c)

alibi

10.

The.....and reputation of this scientist is renowned throughout the world.

a)

statue

b)

status

c)

stature

11.

I do not like the arrogant and .....manner he adopts when he talks to people.

a)

imperial

b)

imperils

c)

imperious

d)

impervious

12.

Many workers are feeling so ..... that they will willingly sacrifice some of their salary to spend more time with their families.

a)

dabbled

b)

dazzled

c)

frazzled

d)

hassled

13.

This room certainly needs some repair work - ....of paint keep peeling off the walls.

a)

fake

b)

flaks

c)

flakes

d)

flick

14.

Dani has a ....... for languages

a)

fair

b)

flair

c)

flaire

d)

flare

15.

What a ......weather today!

a)

foul

b)

fowl