Confusing Words - 4

Confusing Words - 2 (Difficult)

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word that suits the context.

The river is in spate and __________ waters are sure to cause flooding.

  1. turbid
  2. turgid
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word that suits the context.

But as he soon became __________ in his profession he altered some of his measures.

  1. imminent
  2. eminent
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word that suits the context.

Put coals in the __________.

  1. grate
  2. great
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word that suits the context.

He is looking forward to a possible __________ in the murder.

  1. collision
  2. collusion
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word that suits the context.

They used __________ means to win the match.

  1. foul
  2. fowl
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word that suits the context.

A ___________ of actors met the president.

  1. guild
  2. gild
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word that suits the context.

The police have a tendency to make a big deal over a very minor _________.

  1. altercation
  2. alteration
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word that suits the context.

Her _________ is very charming.

  1. gait
  2. gate
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word that suits the context.

Crops were damaged by __________ and storm.

  1. hail
  2. hale
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word that suits the context.

We have __________ this news before.

  1. heard
  2. herd
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word that suits the context.

__________ women began to emulate the manners of the upper class.

  1. Bourgeois
  2. Bourgeoisie
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word that suits the context.

He will help you in ____________ your worries.

  1. lightening
  2. lightning
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word that suits the context.

Put your shirt on a __________.

  1. hanger
  2. hangar
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word that suits the context.

He got lost in the ____________.

  1. maze
  2. maize
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word that suits the context.

He got his ___________ of praise from the principal.

  1. meed
  2. mead