Easily confused words quiz 1

Easily confused words Quiz 1
Confusing words are words that are very similar in spelling or pronunciation. Choose the correct word to complete
each sentence. Each question has only one correct answer.
1.

The speaker made several ————— to mythology in his speech.

a)
b)

Illusions
Allusions

2.

We must make every effort to ————- a Third World War.

a)
b)

Avert
Invert

3.

He has great ————— for his daughter.

a)
b)

Affection

Affectation

4.

He is an —————- rogue.

a)
b)

Artful
Artificial

5.
Success often depends on a person’s ability to ——————– himself / herself to changing
circumstances.
a)
b)

Adapt
Adopt

6.

I hate ————– in speech or manner.

a)
b)

Affection
Affectation

7.

The writer has failed to support his arguments with ————– quotations.

a)
b)

Apposite
Opposite

8.

She looked lovely in her ————— dress.

a)
b)

Bridle
Bridal

9.

A child’s mind requires —————- surroundings to develop well.

a)
b)

Congenital
Congenial

10. He is ————– to violent methods.
a)

Averse


b)

Adverse

11. I can —————- the bare principles of the Special Theory of Relativity, but I can’t ———— the full
implications of that theory.
a)
b)

Apprehend, comprehend
Comprehend, apprehend

12. Her —————- qualities endear her to everybody.
a)
b)

Amiable
Amicable

Answers
1.
Allusions
2.

Avert
3.
Affection
4.
Artful
5.
Adapt
6.
Affectation
7.
Apposite
8.
Bridal
9.
Congenial
10. Averse
11. Apprehend, comprehend
12. Amiable

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