WorksheetsNHS Confused Words Quiz #3
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which verb correctly completes the sentence? "She couldn't decide whether to ___ the invitation or not."
accept
except
Choose the correct word: "The sound of the bell signals the ___ of the school day."
end
and
Select the correct adjective: "The ___ weather made it difficult to predict if it would rain."
unpredictable
unexpectable
Which preposition is correct? "She is interested ___ learning Spanish."
on
in
Choose the correct word: "The detective was able to ___ the truth from the suspect."
imply
infer
Select the correct word: "Make sure the knots are tight so the boat doesn't come ___."
loose
lose
Which word fits the sentence? "The police were able to ___ a confession from the criminal."
elicit
illicit
Choose the correct word: "His ___ interruptions made it hard to finish a conversation."
continual
continuous
Select the correct word: "She climbed to the ___ of the mountain to see the sunrise."
peek
peak
pique
Which word correctly completes the sentence? "The movie was ___ for its explicit content."
censored
censured
Choose the correct word: "The committee will ___ the politician for his unethical behavior."
censor
censure
Which verb correctly completes the sentence? "I can't ___ to focus with all this noise."
concentrate
concentrait
Select the correct word: "The ___ of the story was lost in translation."
moral
morale
Choose the correct adjective: "The ___ effects of the medication were unexpected."
adverse
averse
Which preposition is correct? "The cat jumped ___ the table."
onto
on to
Choose the correct word: "The scientist needed to ___ the variables in the experiment."
control
controle
Select the correct word: "He tried to ___ his excitement about the surprise party."
peak
peek
pique
Which word fits the sentence? "The ___ dress code was strictly enforced at the event."
formal
formel
Choose the correct word: "The ___ of the river was a beautiful sight."
coarse
course
Select the correct word: "The ___ between the two friends was evident."
tension
tention
Which verb correctly completes the sentence? "The teacher asked the student to ___ the board."
erase
arase
Choose the correct adjective: "The ___ smell of the bakery was irresistible."
savory
savoury
Which preposition is correct? "The painting hung ___ the fireplace."
above
over
Select the correct word: "The ___ of the law must be upheld."
principle
principal
Choose the correct word: "The ___ of the story intrigued the readers."
plot
plott
Which word fits the sentence? "The ___ of the cake was perfect."
texture
texter
Select the correct word: "The ___ of the situation was not lost on her."
gravity
gravidy
Choose the correct adjective: "The ___ landscape was breathtaking."
mountainous
mountanous
Which preposition is correct? "The book was placed ___ the shelf."
on
in
Select the correct word: "The ___ of the agreement was clear to both parties."
terms
terns
Choose the correct word: "The ___ of the fabric was soft and smooth."
texture
texter
Which word fits the sentence? "The ___ of the book was controversial."
content
contend
Select the correct word: "The ___ of the movie was unexpected."
ending
endding
Choose the correct adjective: "The ___ decision was difficult to make."
final
finale
Which preposition is correct? "The dog ran ___ the yard."
through
threw
Select the correct word: "The ___ of the story was to be kind to others."
moral
morale
Choose the correct word: "The ___ of the crime was still at large."
perpetrator
perpetrater
Which word fits the sentence? "The ___ of the argument was clear to everyone."
basis
bases
Select the correct word: "The ___ of the building was impressive."
height
hight
Choose the correct adjective: "The ___ details of the plan were crucial."
specific
spesific
