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ACT Commonly Confused Words 1

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I will not be able to ________ your parrty invitation. Unfortunately, I have plans.

a)

except

b)

accept

2.

Oh no, everyone was able to attend the party ________ me.

a)

accept

b)

except

3.

In order to ______ capture in the US, the art theif made his way to Canada.

a)

allude

b)

elude

4.

She often _____ to liking Brian, but has never directly confessed to her feelings.

a)

alludes

b)

eludes

5.

The began its ______ to the top floor with the simple push of a button.

a)

assent

b)

ascent

6.

I like Mr. Jones. He often _______ my work in class.

a)

compliments

b)

complements

7.

The living room rug really ______ the rest of the living room decor.

a)

compliments

b)

complements

8.

The Supreme Court Judge from Mississippi was the voice of ______.

a)

dissent

b)

descent

9.

The woman was very _____ as she entered the church late.

a)

discreet

b)

discrete

10.

The two twins have very ______ identities.

a)

discreet

b)

discrete

11.

As the truck approached the car it was clear an accident was _______.

a)

eminent

b)

imminent

12.

John Cena is an ________ wrestler and bussinessman.

a)

imminent

b)

eminent

13.

Their ______ actions resulted in a 15 year prison sentence.

a)

illicit

b)

elicit

14.

The cop tried to _____ a response by yelling. It didn't work, the suspect remained silent.

a)

elicit

b)

illicit

15.

The girl had an ______ reaction to the medication. She had to be rushed to the hospital.

a)

averse

b)

adverse

16.

They began their ______ down the mountain. Smiling, knowing they had just climbed the largest mountain in the world.

a)

dissent

b)

descent