WorksheetsConfusing pairs
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 2mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
which word means having started life
a)
borne
b)
born
2.
Which word means a device for stopping a vehicle; to stop a vehicle
a)
brake
b)
break
3.
Which word means rough or loose in texture or grain.
a)
coarse
b)
course
4.
Which word means a thing that completes or brings to perfection.
a)
compliment
b)
complement
5.
Which word means advice, especially that given formally.
a)
council
b)
counsel
6.
Which word means a small dried grape, use in cooking
a)
currant
b)
current
7.
Which means careful not to attract attention.
a)
discrete
b)
discreet
8.
Which word means not interested?
a)
uninterested
b)
disinterested
9.
Which word means not allowed by law or rules?
a)
illicit
b)
elicit
10.
Which word means provide compensation if a person dies or property is damaged
a)
insure
b)
ensure
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