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NHS Confused Words Quiz #3

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which verb correctly completes the sentence? "She couldn't decide whether to ___ the invitation or not."

a)

accept

b)

except

2.

Choose the correct word: "The sound of the bell signals the ___ of the school day."

a)

end

b)

and

3.

Select the correct adjective: "The ___ weather made it difficult to predict if it would rain."

a)

unpredictable

b)

unexpectable

4.

Which preposition is correct? "She is interested ___ learning Spanish."

a)

on

b)

in

5.

Choose the correct word: "The detective was able to ___ the truth from the suspect."

a)

imply

b)

infer

6.

Select the correct word: "Make sure the knots are tight so the boat doesn't come ___."

a)

loose

b)

lose

7.

Which word fits the sentence? "The police were able to ___ a confession from the criminal."

a)

elicit

b)

illicit

8.

Choose the correct word: "His ___ interruptions made it hard to finish a conversation."

a)

continual

b)

continuous

9.

Select the correct word: "She climbed to the ___ of the mountain to see the sunrise."

a)

peek

b)

peak

c)

pique

10.

Which word correctly completes the sentence? "The movie was ___ for its explicit content."

a)

censored

b)

censured

11.

Choose the correct word: "The committee will ___ the politician for his unethical behavior."

a)

censor

b)

censure

12.

Which verb correctly completes the sentence? "I can't ___ to focus with all this noise."

a)

concentrate

b)

concentrait

13.

Select the correct word: "The ___ of the story was lost in translation."

a)

moral

b)

morale

14.

Choose the correct adjective: "The ___ effects of the medication were unexpected."

a)

adverse

b)

averse

15.

Which preposition is correct? "The cat jumped ___ the table."

a)

onto

b)

on to

16.

Choose the correct word: "The scientist needed to ___ the variables in the experiment."

a)

control

b)

controle

17.

Select the correct word: "He tried to ___ his excitement about the surprise party."

a)

peak

b)

peek

c)

pique

18.

Which word fits the sentence? "The ___ dress code was strictly enforced at the event."

a)

formal

b)

formel

19.

Choose the correct word: "The ___ of the river was a beautiful sight."

a)

coarse

b)

course

20.

Select the correct word: "The ___ between the two friends was evident."

a)

tension

b)

tention

21.

Which verb correctly completes the sentence? "The teacher asked the student to ___ the board."

a)

erase

b)

arase

22.

Choose the correct adjective: "The ___ smell of the bakery was irresistible."

a)

savory

b)

savoury

23.

Which preposition is correct? "The painting hung ___ the fireplace."

a)

above

b)

over

24.

Select the correct word: "The ___ of the law must be upheld."

a)

principle

b)

principal

25.

Choose the correct word: "The ___ of the story intrigued the readers."

a)

plot

b)

plott

26.

Which word fits the sentence? "The ___ of the cake was perfect."

a)

texture

b)

texter

27.

Select the correct word: "The ___ of the situation was not lost on her."

a)

gravity

b)

gravidy

28.

Choose the correct adjective: "The ___ landscape was breathtaking."

a)

mountainous

b)

mountanous

29.

Which preposition is correct? "The book was placed ___ the shelf."

a)

on

b)

in

30.

Select the correct word: "The ___ of the agreement was clear to both parties."

a)

terms

b)

terns

31.

Choose the correct word: "The ___ of the fabric was soft and smooth."

a)

texture

b)

texter

32.

Which word fits the sentence? "The ___ of the book was controversial."

a)

content

b)

contend

33.

Select the correct word: "The ___ of the movie was unexpected."

a)

ending

b)

endding

34.

Choose the correct adjective: "The ___ decision was difficult to make."

a)

final

b)

finale

35.

Which preposition is correct? "The dog ran ___ the yard."

a)

through

b)

threw

36.

Select the correct word: "The ___ of the story was to be kind to others."

a)

moral

b)

morale

37.

Choose the correct word: "The ___ of the crime was still at large."

a)

perpetrator

b)

perpetrater

38.

Which word fits the sentence? "The ___ of the argument was clear to everyone."

a)

basis

b)

bases

39.

Select the correct word: "The ___ of the building was impressive."

a)

height

b)

hight

40.

Choose the correct adjective: "The ___ details of the plan were crucial."

a)

specific

b)

spesific